Vanderbilt University hit by BYOD ransomware; data theft claimed

Vanderbilt University confirmed it is responding to a ransomware attack claimed by the BYOD gang, which asserts it encrypted databases and exfiltrated sensitive student, employee, and research data. The university has not yet verified the extent of the breach or the data theft claim. This incident underscores the persistent threat of ransomware against academic institutions, with potential for significant data exposure and operational disruption.

AI disclosure: Model-written summary of the source, not a verified fact. Check the sources. How Mosaic works