Leipzig University security incident history
Hacking, data breaches and other security incidents involving Leipzig University, with related coverage.
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Leipzig University hack takes down email and online services
30KImpact: Email and online service disruption for about 30,000 students
Germany's Leipzig University was hit by a cyberattack on Oct. 28, 2026, and shut down all internet-connected servers. Digital services such as email and the student portal went down, affecting about 30,000 students. The university resumed contact through external email systems in some departments and extended deadlines for coursework and theses. Service outages continued through Nov. 2, and the intrusion route and whether data was leaked are under investigation.
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