Newcastle University cyber attack 'to take weeks to fix'
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Newcastle University has been hit by a cyber attack which is expected to take "a number of weeks" to sort out. It comes after a recent hack on Northumbria University, which affected exams and its clearing hotline.
The issue has been reported to the Information Commissioner's Office and police after the IT problem came to light a week ago. Newcastle University apologised to students and staff for the "ongoing" disruption.
It added it was continuing to take measures to secure its IT services. New students are due to begin term on 28 September, with existing students returning after that.
