Sensitive personal data stolen in West Lothian ransomware attack

West Lothian Council has confirmed that ransomware actors have stolen “personal and sensitive” information stored on its education network.

The Scottish local authority said in a May 21 update that it is now in the process of contacting parents and carers at every school in West Lothian to inform them of the breach.

It is also offering advice to those impacted, warning them to be vigilant of phishing attacks and changing passwords for online accounts.

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