Inverclyde Schools Offline Due to Cyber Attack from Phishing Email

Inverclyde Schools Offline Due to Cyber Attack from Phishing Email

First seen 19 Jan 2026, 22:36 UTC •GreenocktelegraphUk.News.YahooFuturescot •71.9

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A cyber attack forced Inverclyde Council to shut down internet access at schools and nurseries after a senior staff member's account was compromised. The incident involved a fraudulent email sent from the account of a staff member, which mimicked the head teacher of St Mary’s Primary School in Greenock. The council is currently investigating the matter.

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