Vanderbilt University hit by BYOD ransomware attackers claiming data theft
Vanderbilt University in the U.S. state of Tennessee has faced a large-scale cyberattack. Attackers claim to have stolen personal data of students and staff, reports BleepingComputer.
The university's administration confirmed the incident on November 9 and asked students and faculty to disconnect work computers and avoid connecting to the university's Wi-Fi. The attack disrupted the operation of several digital services.
The hacker group BYOD has claimed responsibility. According to their statement, the criminals blocked the university's databases and gained access to research materials, personal information, and over one million U.S. Social Security numbers. The hackers threaten to publish the information if negotiations are not initiated with them.
The university has not yet confirmed either the scale of the alleged leak or BYOD's involvement. By November 10, some digital services were restored, and the investigation is ongoing.
