Great Marlow School in Buckinghamshire partially closed after a malware incident disrupted its ICT network, communications, and email systems. The school is working with cyber-security professionals and following guidance from the Department for Education and the National Cyber Security Centre while exams and lessons are affected. #GreatMarlowSchool #DepartmentforEducation #NationalCyberSecurityCentre
Keypoints
- A malware incident disrupted Great Marlow School’s IT systems and communications.
- The school shut down parts of its network as a precaution during the investigation.
- Parents and carers could not be contacted through the usual email system.
- Years 11 and 13 were told to attend for external exams, while some other pupils were kept at home.
- The school is working with cyber-security professionals to restore normal operations.