Data from 13,000 personal learning devices was wiped out in August. Less than 5 per cent of users were unable to recover all their data because the devices were not backed up.
SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Education has taken legal action against"relevant contractors" following a Mobile Guardian cyberattack that affected 13,000 users from 26 secondary schools.
After the August attack, MOE"embarked on the systematic removal" of Mobile Guardian from all iPads and Chromebooks the next day, said the minister.The ministry's forensic investigations with GovTech and the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore into the incident found that there was a new vulnerability in Mobile Guardian's system that could allow an individual to carry out an attack.
Schools provided hardcopy resources and supported students who were emotionally affected, said Mr Chan.At the school level, adjustments have been made according to the school's specific circumstances and needs.Mobile Guardian breach: Protocols in place but more could have been done to investigate processes, say experts
Despite the"highly unfortunate" incidents, MOE must embrace technology in teaching and learning so that students will be digitally savvy and able to navigate digital environments.
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