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Type Research & news

Data breach

Data breach confirmed at school in Bristol after targeted cyber attack

3 sources

At a glance

Low
MonitorNo fixed deadline
Evidence-weighted, not popularity
Why Low

Low rather than Medium: exposure is scored at a default because we cannot see your systems or suppliers. If it touches your systems or suppliers, treat it as Medium.

Briefing

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Next steps

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Summary

  • Thousands of Bristol school files were published on the dark web following a cyber-attack, affecting the data of students and staff.

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Pulse

Last checked 2d ago · Recheck overdue since 7 Nov 2026, 09:05 UK time · 3 quiet checks collapsed

Update
6 Nov 2026, 09:05 UK time · 2d ago

1 corroborating source attached. Suggested changed to monitor.

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Sources

How we know

Statements extracted from sources. Higher confidence means stronger corroboration.

  • ClaimedHeadline60% confidence

    Thousands of Bristol school files published on dark web by hackers after cyber-attack

  • ProbableSummary fact75% confidence

    Thousands of Bristol school files published on dark web by hackers after cyber-attack Bristol Live