Vanderbilt University security incident history
Hacking, data breaches and other security incidents involving Vanderbilt University, with related coverage.
Vanderbilt University restricts system access after ransomware attack
1MImpact: Access to some systems restricted; unconfirmed claims of theft of more than 1 million Social Security numbers and research materials
Vanderbilt University in the United States confirmed an ongoing cyber incident on November 9 and instructed users to shut down university devices and disconnect from Wi-Fi. BYOD claimed to have stolen more than 1 million Social Security numbers, research materials, and other data, but the university did not confirm the claim. The university restored some networks, email, and registration systems while restricting access to the remaining systems, and a former student filed a class action lawsuit after the incident.
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