Major Data Breach Hits Hungarian Matura Exam System

Hungarian Matura Exam System Suffers Data Breach; Over 100,000 Records Compromised Budapest, Hungary – In a concerning development, Hungary's Matura exam system, responsible for administering the country's high-stakes secondary school leaving exams, has fallen victim to a significant data breach. According to a report by RTL Hungary, over 100,000 data entries were illegally accessed and copied by unknown individuals. The Ministry of Interior confirmed the breach on Wednesday, stating that they will not negotiate with the perpetrators. A spokesperson for the ministry emphasized that the incident will not disrupt the upcoming exams. This is the second such incident in recent months, raising concerns about the security of the system. The data protection authority is investigating and expects to have a full report within a few months. "This is a serious matter," said a spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior, "but we want to assure the public that this will not affect the exams." The ministry is working to strengthen the security of the system to prevent future incidents. The investigation into the breach is ongoing.