Mount Royal University confirmed a cyberattack resulted in stolen and deleted data from its network. The incident disrupted various university systems and is under investigation by cybersecurity experts.
Mount Royal University (MRU) in Calgary experienced a cyberattack on June 17, leading to unauthorized access to its file storage systems. As a result of the breach, hackers stole sensitive data and then deleted it, hindering recovery efforts.
The breach disrupted a variety of university systems, including online services and internal networks. Specific data on the compromised drives included information related to current and former students and employees. The university is still assessing the total impact of the breach on individuals affected.
The attack was claimed by a group called CMD Organization, which published samples of the stolen data, including sensitive documents. They demanded a ransom of 30 BTC, approximately $1.9 million, with a six-day deadline for the university to respond.
MRU has engaged cybersecurity experts to investigate the breach and assist with recovery efforts. The incident has been reported to the Alberta Information and Privacy Commissioner and law enforcement for further action. The university is committed to informing affected individuals shortly.
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Mount Royal University confirmed a cyberattack resulted in stolen and deleted data from its network. The incident disrupted various university systems and is under investigation by cybersecurity experts.