Cyber attack: NSW Department of Education systems taken offline
A Department spokesperson said "a number of internal systems" had been deactivated as a precaution. NSW Education Secretary Georgina Harrisson said the department's priority was the safety and security of its student and staff data. A cyber-attack has hit the NSW Department of Education.(Getty Images/Cultura RF) READ MORE: "The timing of this creates considerable challenges for staff as we prepare for the start of Term Three," Ms Harrisson said. "Thankfully, our teams have been able to isolate the issues and we are working to reactivate services as soon as possible." The systems have been un...