Ransomware attack on Inha University disables website and leaks personal data
Inha University was hit by a ransomware attack that took its website offline; it was restored after 14 hours. The university subsequently confirmed a personal data leak and took legal action against Gunra. Members announced plans for a group damages claim, and the university issued an official apology and launched a full review of its security systems.
Key facts
- Affected organisation
- Inha University
- Incident type
- Ransomware
- Occurred / detected
- Not confirmed
- Scale of damage
- Personal data leak and 14-hour website outage
- Cause / method
- Ransomware attack
- Location
- South Korea
Timeline
- It emerged that the website disabled by a ransomware attack had been restored after 14 hours.
- Inha University confirmed a personal data leak and took legal action against Gunra.
- Members announced a group damages claim over the personal data leak.
- Inha University issued an official apology and launched a full review of its security systems.
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