University of Rochester
June 2, 2023
•[ hack, sqlinjection, education ]
The University of Rochester confirms a data theft as a result of the exploitation of the CVE-2023-34362 vulnerability affecting popular file transfer tool MOVEit.
University System of Georgia (USG)
June 1, 2023
•[ ransomware, malware, education ]
Threat actors are actively exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in the MOVEit Transfer file transfer software, tracked as CVE-2023-34362, to steal data from organizations. Few days later the Clop ransomware gang claims responsibility for the attacks and starts extorting companies impacted by the data theft attacks,
Middlesex County Public Schools
June 1, 2023
•[ ransomware, malware, education ]
The superintendent for Middlesex County Public Schools confirms that the school division was the subject of a recent ransomware attack.
Greece's online examination platform
May 30, 2023
•[ hack, education ]
End-of-year high school exams in Greece are disrupted by "one of the most extensive cyberattacks in the country's history," according to the country's Education Ministry.
University of Waterloo
May 30, 2023
•[ ransomware, malware, education ]
Canada's University of Waterloo confirms to be dealing with a ransomware attack on its email system.
Skolkovo Foundation
May 29, 2023
•[ hack, education ]
Hacktivists from Ukraine breach the systems of Skolkovo Foundation, the agency which oversees the high-tech business area located on the outskirts of Moscow. According to Skolkovo's statement, the hackers managed to gain limited access to certain information systems of the organization, including its file hosting service on physical servers.
Suffolk University
May 24, 2023
•[ leak, education ]
Suffolk University files a notice of data breach after learning that a recent cybersecurity event resulted in confidential student information being accessed or obtained by an unauthorized party.
Bunker Hill Community College
May 23, 2023
•[ ransomware, malware, education ]
Bunker Hill Community College discloses a. May ransomware attack.
Thomas Hardye School
May 23, 2023
•[ ransomware, malware, education ]
Thomas Hardye School in Dorchester is hit with a ransomware attack.
Taylor University
May 18, 2023
•[ ransomware, malware, education ]
Taylor University notifies individuals whose information may have been impacted by a ransomware attack discovered in May.
Franklin County Public Schools
May 15, 2023
•[ ransomware, malware, education ]
Franklin County Public Schools remain close after suffering a ransomware attack.
Metronotte Vigilanza
May 11, 2023
•[ ransomware, malware, education ]
The LockBit ransomware gang claims responsibility for a cyber attack to Metronotte Vigilanza, an Italian private surveillance company.
Mercer University
May 9, 2023
•[ ransomware, malware, education ]
Mercer University reveals to have suffered a cybersecurity incident, announcing that the attackers stole the sensitive information of students, parents and employees. The Akira ransomware gang claims responsibility for the attack.
Kabarak University
May 7, 2023
•[ hack, malware, education ]
Kabarak University's Facebook account was seized by hackers who have been using it to spread malicious and misleading images and content that contravenes the institution's Christian values and have since tabled their demands
Chattanooga State Community College
May 7, 2023
•[ hack, education ]
The Chattanooga State Community College is hit with a cyberattack, forcing the school to cancel classes and modify schedules for staff members.
Movement School
May 4, 2023
•[ ransomware, malware, education ]
The Bl00dy ransomware gang claims to have breached the Movement School
Socrates Academy
May 4, 2023
•[ ransomware, malware, education ]
The Bl00dy ransomware gang claims to have breached the Socrates Academy
Wichita State University
May 2, 2023
•[ hack, education ]
Wichita State University takes proactive measures and disconnects several University systems to isolate an unauthorized attempt by a third party to access the University's systems
Roosevelt University
May 1, 2023
•[ hack, education ]
Roosevelt University (RU) files a notice of data breach after discovering that an unauthorized actor was able to access confidential student and prospective student information in the school's possession.
Western Sydney University
May 1, 2023
•[ hack, misconfiguration, education ]
Western Sydney University (WSU) notifies students and academic staff about a data breach after threat actors breached its Microsoft 365 and Sharepoint environment.
