Phishing Attack Exposes Children's Data at Isle of Wight Council

• •Children's personal data may have been exposed in a phishing attack.
• •The attack involved unauthorized access to a council email account.
• •Families are advised to remain vigilant for unusual requests for information.

A phishing attack on the Isle of Wight Council potentially compromised children's personal information, including names and dates of birth. The breach occurred after an intruder accessed a council email account via a phishing email from a trusted supplier. Families have been warned to remain vigilant for unusual requests for personal information. The council stated that the risk of harm is considered low, and there is no evidence that the information was downloaded or misused. However, they admitted uncertainty regarding the extent of the exposure. Affected families have been offered support, and the incident has been reported to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). The council has not disclosed the exact timing of the attack or its detection.