UnverifiableCybersecurityNG111 days ago

More than five years of Queensland state school student and staff data were compromised in a cyberattack on the Education Department’s online learning platform.

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May 7, 2026
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  • The official statement and news report say the breach may affect students and staff who used the platform since 2020, which is about four years, not “more than five years” as claimed.
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The official statement and news report say the breach may affect students and staff who used the platform since 2020, which is about four years, not “more than five years” as claimed.

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