Harvard Hacked: Cl0p Ransomware Strikes Again with 1.3TB Data Leak!
Harvard University confirmed falling victim to the Oracle EBS cyberattack, with the Cl0p ransomware group leaking 1.3 TB of stolen data. The university attempted to minimize the drama, claiming the breach was confined to a small administrative unit. Meanwhile, Cl0p gleefully announced the impending torrent link like it was a new blockbuster release.
Hot Take:
It seems Harvard University’s data security got a less-than-enthusiastic passing grade in the Cl0p ransomware group’s latest heist. Maybe next time, the Ivy League can offer a cybersecurity crash course in their curriculum!
Key Points:
- Harvard University fell victim to the Cl0p ransomware group, resulting in a leak of 1.3 TB of data.
- The hackers exploited a vulnerability in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS), specifically CVE-2025-61882.
- Cl0p is a notorious Russian-speaking ransomware group known for big-game hunting and double extortion tactics.
- Google and Mandiant reports indicate multiple organizations were targeted in this campaign.
- Oracle released an emergency patch to fix the critical vulnerability exploited by Cl0p.
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