Ransomware attack on Inha University cripples website, leaks personal data
Inha University was hit by a ransomware attack that took down its website, which was restored after 14 hours. The university later confirmed a personal data leak and took legal action against Gunra. Members announced plans for a class-action damages claim, and the university issued an official apology and began a full review of its security systems.
Key facts
- Affected organization
- 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 was reported that the website crippled 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 class-action damages claim over the personal data leak.
- Inha University issued an official apology and began a full review of its security systems.
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