Itnews.Au Cyber Attack on Tasmanian Government Agencies Affects Student Data
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Tasmania's government confirmed that a cyber attack targeted the VETtrak student management system, affecting several state agencies including the Department for Education, Children and Young People, and the health department. The third-party developer, ReadyTech, reported the incident to the ASX on October 17, 2025, indicating that pupil data had been compromised.
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