Man Admits Cyber Attack On Harborough School’s IT Systems
Written by HFM News on 4th October 2021
A man has admitted carrying out a cyber-attack on computer systems at Welland Park Academy in Market Harborough.
Adam Georgeson, who previously worked as an IT technician at the school, gained access to its computer systems in January, wiping data and changing passwords, preventing anyone being able to access them.
His actions also affected the home computers of several students and prevented remote learning taking place at a time pupils were working from home due to the pandemic.
Georgeson, 29, of Robin Lane, Wellingborough, also admitted unauthorised actions against computer systems belonging to another former employer, an IT company in Rutland.
He pleaded guilty to two counts of unauthorised acts with intent to impair operation of or prevent/hinder access to a computer when he appeared at Leicester Crown Court today and will be sentenced in January.
Detective Constable Anthony Jones, from the cyber crime team within the force’s Digital Hub, was the investigating officer. He said: “Georgeson said he went into the school’s system because he was bored and decided to start deleting things. However, he realised his actions were traceable and would be caught and so his actions became even more malicious.
“There was a great deal of resentment towards both his former employers – but that’s no excuse for his actions which caused significant problems for both and could’ve had more damaging consequences.
“I hope this case will serve as an example that Leicestershire Police takes all reports of cyber crime seriously and will fully investigate them in order to bring the perpetrators to justice.”
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