DePauw University reports data breach after ransomware attack
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DePauw University notified students and prospective applicants about potential unauthorized access to their personal information following a cyberattack on the institution. Located in Greencastle, Indiana, DePauw University is a liberal arts college serving around 1,700 students.
The university first detected the cyberattack on October 31. The Black Suit ransomware gang claimed responsibility for the attack, alleging to have stolen 214 GB of data from the university. The cyberattack became apparent on November 1 when campus internet services were disrupted, affecting access to email, printers, and the university network.
The university is collaborating with federal law enforcement and cybersecurity professionals to examine the breach.
Initial findings of the ongoing investigation indicate that only a limited amount of data was accessed. DePauw University holds personal data for essential enrollment and administrative functions. However, the specifics of the accessed data and further comments from the university officials were not disclosed.
No details are disclosed about the affected individuals and the exposed data. The affected individuals were informed of the data compromise on November 27, and offered a year of complimentary identity protection services.
