University of La Sapienza
February 5, 2026
•[ cyberattack, operational disruption, network shutdown ]
La Sapienza University in Rome reported that its IT infrastructure was targeted by a cyberattack that caused widespread operational disruption. The university announced it ordered an immediate shutdown of network systems as a precaution to protect data integrity and security, and formed a technical task force while notifying authorities. As of the report, the universitys website remained offline and ongoing status updates indicated continued recovery work. Public reporting did not confirm data theft; the primary documented effect is the deliberate shutdown and resulting loss of availability for key university network services.
Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
December 8, 2025
•[ ransomware, network shutdown, operational disruption ]
A ransomware attack forced the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes to shut down tribal computer networks, disrupting email and phone service and suspending some operations while systems were restored in phases.
