Ransomware Encrypts Files on Saga University Administrative NAS
Summary
Saga University confirmed ransomware-related file encryption on a NAS in its administrative information system. The university isolated the device and is investigating the infection route and scope; no impact to education, research or clinical systems has been confirmed
Key points
- Saga University confirmed file encryption on a NAS in part of its administrative information system.
- The university received a report about the encrypted files at 8:42 a.m. on the 24th.
- It isolated the NAS from the network and took steps to prevent the infection from spreading.
- The infection route and scope of impact remain under investigation.
- The university said no impact to education, research or clinical systems had been confirmed.
Article Details
- Victim Organization
- Saga University
- Victim Domain
- Unknown
- Incident Type
- Ransomware incident; files were encrypted on a NAS within the administrative information system.
- Affected Records
- Unknown; the university was investigating the scope of the damage.
- Affected Data Size
- Unknown
- Operational Impact
- Files in the administrative information system were encrypted. The NAS was isolated from the network. No impact on education, research, or clinical systems had been confirmed.
- Ransom Or Extortion
- None reported.
- Claim Status
- confirmed