Victorian Government School Student Data Breached in Cyberattack Hackers accessed the personal information of current and former Victorian government school students in a significant data breach, the Victorian Department of Education confirmed on Wednesday. The compromised data includes students' names, email addresses, school names, year levels, and encrypted passwords. The breach occurred through a school’s network, though no additional sensitive details such as dates of birth, phone numbers, or home addresses were reportedly accessed. Authorities have identified the entry point and implemented safeguards, including temporarily disabling affected systems to prevent further exposure. The department is collaborating with cybersecurity experts and other government agencies to investigate the incident and ensure minimal disruption to students ahead of the 2026 school year. Officials stated there is no evidence that the stolen data has been publicly released or shared with unauthorized third parties. An email sent to parents by one affected school outlined the breach details and steps being taken to secure student data, while also addressing parental concerns about safety. The Victorian government continues to prioritize the privacy and security of student information as the investigation progresses.

The Victorian Education Department experienced a data breach after accidentally posting private and sensitive information on children who were homeschooled on their website. The contact information of certain parents as well as information identifying pupils who experienced medical issues and personal traumas like bullying at school were made public. The Department investigated the incident and took immediate action to take the submissions down.