POLICE are investigating a cyber attack at Swindon College after staff reported the data breach on Thursday.
Hundreds of former and current students, staff and apprentices who were at the college during the last eight years could be at risk after hackers gained unauthorised access to the network.
A Wiltshire Police spokeswoman said: "Officers from our Digital Investigations and Intelligence Unit (DIIU) are currently investigating a cyber attack reported at Swindon College.
"The incident was reported to us on September 12 and our enquiries are currently ongoing. It would be inappropriate for us to comment further at this time."
The National Crime Agency is also working with the college to investigate the crime which has been described as a deliberate and criminal act.
Anyone who may be affected by the data breach should follow advice posted on Swindon College's social media or email datasupport@swindoncollege.ac.uk
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