Cyber Mayhem: Universities Caught in Oracle E-Business Suite Hack!
The University of Pennsylvania and the University of Phoenix are in the spotlight, but not for their academic prowess. They’ve joined the unfortunate ranks of the Oracle E-Business Suite cyberattack victims. While Penn is reaching out to affected individuals, Phoenix discovered the breach just in time to be listed on the Cl0p ransomware website.
Hot Take:
In the world of academia, it’s not just grades that are being leaked—welcome to the latest chapter of “Cybersecurity for Dummies”! Apparently, universities are now offering free courses in “How to Get Hacked 101”, courtesy of the Cl0p ransomware group. It seems like hackers have found a new playground, and the syllabus includes stealing everything from Social Security numbers to personal bank details. And who would’ve thought that even the ivy-clad walls of Harvard aren’t enough to keep cybercriminals out? It’s a lesson in humility for these institutions, and a masterclass in irony for the rest of us!
Key Points:
- The University of Pennsylvania and the University of Phoenix were victims of a cyber attack targeting Oracle’s E-Business Suite.
- Personal information such as Social Security numbers and bank details were compromised.
- Hackers have yet to release any data from the University of Phoenix, while other universities like Harvard have already confirmed breaches.
- More than 100 organizations, including big brands like Canon and Mazda, have been affected.
- Unanswered questions remain about the vulnerabilities exploited and the true culprits behind the attack.