International cyber attack disrupts swath of universities and schools - BBC
A cyber attack disrupted universities and schools in the US, Canada, and Australia, affecting around 9,000 institutions. The hacking group ShinyHunters claimed responsibility and demanded a ransom in bitcoin, causing widespread chaos during the crucial end-of-year exam period.
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