Victorian Students' Data Breach: Years on Dark Web

An unprecedented cyberattack has compromised the sensitive data of thousands of Victorian students, with experts warning of lasting repercussions. The stolen information was taken from a departmental network and is expected to be available on the dark web for an extended period, re-victimizing those impacted.

All state schools have been affected by this significant data breach. The Department of Education confirmed the incident on Wednesday, highlighting the vast scale of the exposure. Over a million past and current state school students are potentially at risk.

Cybersecurity professionals emphasize that unlike physical theft, digital data can be resold repeatedly. This means students whose information was stolen could face ongoing risks for years to come, underscoring the severity of the incident.