Dutch Education Foundation OSG Hengelo victim of ransomware
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The OSG foundation in Hengelo, Netherlands which comprises multiple secondary schools, has experienced a hacking incident in which their servers were encrypted by ransomware.
The foundation has engaged a reputable cybersecurity company to mitigate the impact of the hack. Infortunately it is currently unknown whether any data has been stolen.
The incident has been reported to the Dutch Data Protection Authority and the police, and efforts are underway to restore the systems. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and no more details are available.
Despite the disruption, exams students are assured that their final exam results can still be accessed.