Oklahoma East Central University reports ransomware attack
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East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma, reports an investigation into a ransomware attack by the BlackSuit ransomware gang. The attack occurred in Februar 2024 and is claimed to be largely unsuccessful in terms of crippling the university's critical services. The hackers did manage to infiltrate several campus computers, raising concerns about the potential access to sensitive student information, including Social Security numbers.
The university's response included collaboration with cybersecurity experts to contain the attack, alongside efforts to reset passwords and support students and faculty.
No details are disclosed about compromised data or impacted individuals.
Despite the limited success of the attack in disrupting university operations, the possibility that student data could have been compromised has prompted the university to issue advisories to its community.
