St. Paul's Catholic College

St. Paul's Catholic College, also known as SPCC, is a Catholic college located in the United Kingdom. As indicated by its name, it provides educational services within the Catholic tradition. The institution serves students in the UK, offering academic programs typical of a college setting. Its affiliation with the Catholic Church informs its ethos and curriculum. The college operates as an independent educational establishment within the UK's education sector. Its primary market consists of learners seeking faith‑based education.

The college has been the target of notable cyber incidents. In September 2022, a cyberattack attributed to the Vice Society hacking group compromised its IT systems, leading to the theft and dark web leak of sensitive data such as special educational needs information, passport scans, staff contracts, and financial records. Earlier in July 2022, Vice Society leaked student data from the college after unsuccessful extortion attempts, exposing personal information of thousands of students across several UK schools. These incidents prompted the college to engage cybersecurity specialists, restore systems, and notify regulators and affected individuals. The events highlight vulnerabilities faced by under‑resourced educational institutions in the face of coordinated extortion campaigns.