Ransomware threat blares from Vanderbilt University computers during cyberattack
Classes at Vanderbilt University are proceeding as scheduled today, although access to most university systems remains restricted following a cyberattack claimed by ransomware group BYOD.
Key points
- "Over 1 million SSNs, full names, email addresses, phone numbers, student and employee records, full takeover of your DC, whatever was on your network, we possess." Vanderbilt has not confirmed BYOD's claims about the extent of its access or the data allegedly stolen.
- Campus computers reportedly began playing an audio threat attributed to BYOD.
- Make the right choice or rot with the wrong one." By Monday evening, Vanderbilt had restored access to campus Wi-Fi, but warned that access to most systems remains restricted.
Vanderbilt announced on Monday morning that it was dealing with "an active cybersecurity incident," and that the fallout may affect university devices, systems, and cloud-based services.
Additional details
- The Nashville-based university initially told students and staff to shut down university devices and disconnect from campus Wi-Fi.
- The group previously claimed attacks on the University of New Mexico and Trump Mobile's customer database.
- Student newspaper The Vanderbilt Hustler cited posts on campus social network Fizz showing the message.
- BYOD claimed responsibility for the attack on Vanderbilt on Monday, along with extensive data theft.
- "We know this has disrupted important work and caused frustration across the university," it said.
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