A vocational college in Bocholt recently fell victim to an internal hacker attack, sparking an investigation by the criminal police. The breach was discovered by school officials a few days ago, prompting swift action. The suspect, identified as a student at the college, allegedly gained unauthorized access to the school’s IT network, potentially compromising the data of network users. This type of breach could lead to unauthorized access to user logins for various accounts, including sensitive services like payment platforms.
Law enforcement, specifically the computer crime commissioner in Borken, joined the investigation and successfully located the suspect. The subsequent seizure of the student’s laptop, cellphone, and other data storage devices aims to assess the extent of the breach. At this stage, it remains uncertain how many accounts were affected or the potential damage incurred. The ongoing investigation underscores the seriousness of the incident and the need to ascertain the full scope of the security breach.
