Thomas Hardye School in Dorchester hit by cyberattack

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Thomas Hardye School in Dorchester hit by cyberattack
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Thomas Hardye School in Dorchester hit by cyberattack

Hackers have sent a ransom demand payable on the Dark Web

Thomas Hardye School in Dorchester has disclosed that it has been unable to access email or take payments following a cyberattack on Sunday. According to Dorset Live, the schools' website and IT...

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