News and Updates on Information Technology

United Kingdom – University of Northampton (UON)

Exploit: Hacking
University of Northampton (UON): Institution of Higher Learning

Risk to Small Business: 2.055 = Severe

Communications and some learning tools were knocked offline at UON after a cyberattack shut down essential systems. No data is reported stolen, and authorities have been informed. Officials say that service is beating slowly but steadily restored.

Individual Risk: No sensitive personal or financial information was announced as compromised in this incident, but the investigation is ongoing.

Customers Impacted: Unknown

How it Could Affect Your Customers’ Business: It’s no longer acceptable to just survive a cyberattack by shutting down systems Clients expert businesses to keep on trucking no matter what.

Source:
https://heimdalsecurity.com/blog/cyber-attack-university-of-northampton