Harvard’s Cyber Fumble: Cl0p Ransomware Scores 1.3 TB Data Leak
Harvard University has been caught in a cyber whirlwind after the Cl0p ransomware group leaked 1.3 TB of data. While the university claims the breach is limited, it’s like telling a fish it’s only a little wet. The attackers exploited an Oracle EBS vulnerability, proving once again that cybercriminals are the ultimate IT ninjas.
Hot Take:
When Cl0p targets a university, you know they’re done chasing grades and are now going for GPAs – Grand Piles of Archives! Harvard’s data leak might not be on the syllabus, but it’s definitely an extracurricular activity they didn’t sign up for!
Key Points:
- Cl0p ransomware group leaked 1.3 TB of data allegedly from Harvard University.
- Data breach linked to a vulnerability in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS).
- Google and Mandiant report multiple organizations targeted in similar campaigns.
- Oracle released an emergency patch for the critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-61882).
- Cl0p, known for high-profile attacks, uses zero-day exploits and double extortion tactics.
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