Ransomware attack on UK charity affects 37,000 students

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The Harris Federation has disabled its email and telephone system as a result of the attack

Educational charity the Harris Federation has fallen victim to a "highly sophisticated" ransomware attack, leaving about 37,000 students unable to access their email. In a message on its website...

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