A cyber attack at Newcastle University has turned out to be a ransomware infection courtesy of the Doppelpaymer gang.
Hackers have posted a small sample of files from the gang on a leaks website, a tactic increasingly used by ransomware criminals to pressure victims into paying up.
The university said in a statement on its website that it would take “several weeks” to repair its systems from the ransomware attack, which took place on 30 August.
“Many IT services are not operating and will remain that way for the duration. IT services that are operating may need to be taken down without notice. Colleagues may lose access to their IT accounts without notice and they may not be re-enabled quickly. NUIT may need access to any IT system you keep or use,” said a t ..
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