Scots schools targeted with malicious emails sparking police probe

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Cops are probing a malicious email which was sent to a number of Scots schools today. Schools across Glasgow, South Lanarkshire, East Renfrewshire and East Dunbartonshire were all hit the messages around 8.50am this morning.

Officers attended a school in East Renfrewshire as part of their probe. It is not yet known the content of the email, but police say they are working with local authorities to investigate the matter.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.

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If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Officers from Police Scotland were called to an incident, believed to be a malicious email, made to a number of schools in Glasgow, South Lanarkshire, East Renfrewshire and East Dunbartonshire around 8.50am on Thursday, 31 October, 2024.“Enquiries are being carried out in conjunction with the relevant local authorities."The Record has contacted East Renfrewshire Council, East Dunbartonshire Council and South Lanarkshire Council.Glasgow City Council said they would not be able to comment due