BYOD claims ransomware attack on Vanderbilt University systems
Original title: Ransomware threat blares from Vanderbilt University computers during cyberattack
Campus Wi-Fi is restored, most systems stay restricted, and Vanderbilt has not confirmed the claimed theft of more than 1 million SSNs.
Vanderbilt University said Monday it was handling an active cybersecurity incident affecting devices, systems, and cloud services. Ransomware group BYOD claimed responsibility, said databases were locked, and claimed theft of more than 1 million Social Security numbers plus student, employee, and research data. Campus computers reportedly played an audio threat attributed to BYOD. Wi-Fi returned by Monday evening, but most systems remain restricted and classes continue.
Unconfirmed: Vanderbilt has not confirmed BYOD's access or theft claims, and Texas Health and Human Services has not confirmed an incident.
- Students and staff were first told to shut down devices and leave campus Wi-Fi.
- Athletics ticketing was down, blocking student tickets for Saturday's Alabama game.
- BYOD previously claimed attacks on the University of New Mexico and Trump Mobile.
- BYOD also claimed a Monday attack on Texas Health and Human Services.
Impact: Claimed database lock and theft of SSNs and records
- 1.Watch for unexpected prompts, altered files or permissions, unfamiliar apps, and unsolicited authentication requests.
- Threat actors
- BYOD
- Victims
- Vanderbilt University
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2 min read at theregister.comBYOD claims extensive data theft as campus Wi-Fi returns, most systems remain restricted, and classes carry on
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