Hacker claims to have sold VCE exam papers to hundreds of students after government website hack
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With year 12 exams under way, VCAA says there is no evidence any have leaked and hacker is attempting to exploit ‘anxious students’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority’s website has been hacked during the state’s exam period, with the culprit launching a tirade of expletives and claiming without evidence to have accessed student papers. A Victorian education authority website was hit by a cyber-attack with the hacker claiming to have sold VCE exam papers to hundreds of students. Covered by 3 outlets: 2 lean left, 1 are centre.
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Hacker claims to have sold hundreds of exam papers in Victoria
A Victorian education authority website was hit by a cyber-attack with the hacker claiming to have sold VCE exam papers to hundreds of students.
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