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DfE Cyberattack ExfilSquad Steals 607,000 Staff Records

7/30/2026

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A cyberattack on the Department for Education’s help-desk and Turing Scheme portals stole 607,000 staff records.
The dark-web ExfilSquad claimed responsibility for the breach.
DfE reported the breach to Information Commissioner’s Office and is cooperating with the National Crime Agency and the National Cyber Security Centre.
Officials said the data cannot be linked, so the risk is low.
The department is repairing the portals and has switched to telephone contact.

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Story summary

A cyberattack on the Department for Education’s help-desk and Turing Scheme portals stole 607,000 staff records.
The dark-web ExfilSquad claimed responsibility for the breach.
DfE reported the breach to Information Commissioner’s Office and is cooperating with the National Crime Agency and the National Cyber Security Centre.
Officials said the data cannot be linked, so the risk is low.
The department is repairing the portals and has switched to telephone contact.