A significant data breach has occurred involving over 320,000 files from 39 schools linked to Bristol City Council's Trading with Schools platform. The cyber attack, which took place in September, has led to the data being published on the dark web, prompting officials to investigate the nature of the compromised information.
Headteachers have been notified and are providing guidance to affected families. The council is working to assess the situation and has advised the school community on protective measures against potential cyber threats.