Tag: higher education
9 articles
Cyber Incident Disrupts UT San Antonio's Student Services
The University of Texas at San Antonio swiftly contained a potential cyber threat after detecting suspicious activity on the edge of its network, and took swift action to protect its systems and data. Thankfully, the incident appears to have been effectively managed, with no evidence of data compromise reported so far.
Ransomware Attacks Intensify Against Universities Worldwide
Universities worldwide are under siege by ransomware attacks, with a single group called The Gentlemen responsible for a staggering 80% of their attacks on the education sector, and a 275% surge in attacks on education in just the first half of 2026. This alarming trend has contributed to a spike in ransomware activity against universities, despite an overall decline in recorded incidents across the broader education sector.
Chinese Spies Exploit Roundcube Flaw to Breach University Servers
A recent series of university server breaches, attributed to a group called UNK_MassTraction, has exposed vulnerabilities in North American higher-education institutions, with potentially dozens more affected. The breach, linked to a flaw in Roundcube, is believed to be an ongoing campaign.
UK Cyber Monitoring Centre Probes Canvas Breach Impact
The UK's Cyber Monitoring Centre is investigating a massive breach of Canvas, a popular learning management system, that exposed sensitive data at nearly 160 UK universities and colleges, as part of a global incident affecting around 9,000 educational institutions. The breach was caused by a notorious cybercrime group that exploited vulnerabilities on April 29 and again on May 7.
ShinyHunters Exploits Oracle Flaw to Breach Universities
A zero-day flaw in Oracle PeopleSoft PeopleTools, known as CVE-2026-35273, has been exploited by ShinyHunters, potentially infiltrating over 100 organizations, with universities being the hardest hit. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute remote code and take over affected servers, posing a significant threat to higher education institutions.
ShinyHunters Exploits Oracle PeopleSoft Vulnerability in Education Sector Attacks
ShinyHunters hackers have exploited a critical Oracle PeopleSoft vulnerability, CVE-2026-35273, to launch targeted attacks on US organizations, particularly in the higher education sector. The attacks, which involved data theft and extortion, hit a whopping 68% of US higher education institutions.
ShinyHunters Breaches Universities via Oracle PeopleSoft Zero-Day Exploit
Hackers have struck 68% of breached organizations in the higher education sector, with a whopping majority being US universities, by exploiting a critical zero-day vulnerability in Oracle PeopleSoft. This severe flaw, rated 9.8/10, allows for remote code execution with no login or user interaction required.
UK Education Sector Sees Sharp Rise in Cyber Breaches
UK higher education institutions are under cyber attack, with a staggering 98% reporting breaches in the past year - a sharp jump from 91% the year before. This near-universal vulnerability raises serious concerns about the sector's online security.
Education Sector Grapples with 63% Surge in Cyber-Attacks
The education sector is facing a daunting reality: a 63% surge in cyber-attacks is putting institutions at risk, threatening the very openness and collaboration that define higher education. Can schools and universities keep pace with the growing threat?