Threats targeting UK and Irish schools dismissed as a hoax

Authorities in Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland said a threatening email sent to hundreds of schools on Wednesday was a hoax originating from outside the…

Authorities in Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland said a threatening email sent to hundreds of schools on Wednesday was a hoax originating from outside the United Kingdom. Read moreUK man arrested over alleged cyberattack that disrupted major European airports The emails were reported after the evacuation of at least 300 schools in Italy. Irish police said they were aware of a "gen