Hacker claims to have sold VCE exam papers to hundreds of students after government website hack
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on November 11, 2026 • Originally reported by Caitlin Cassidy. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
With year 12 exams under way, VCAA says there is no evidence any have leaked and hacker is attempting to exploit ‘anxious students’
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The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority’s website has been hacked during the state’s exam period, with the culprit launching a tirade of expletives and claiming without evidence to have accessed student papers.
On Wednesday evening, a message attributed to someone using the alias “DaggerElite” appeared on the VCAA’s homepage banner, claiming to have sold exam papers to “hundreds of students” across the state.
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