UoPX Cyber Heist: Clop Ransomware Swipes Data from 3.5 Million Victims!
The Clop ransomware gang added “data breach” to their resume by nabbing the info of nearly 3.5 million University of Phoenix students and staff. Offering free identity protection and a million-dollar fraud policy, the university is now the proud owner of a hefty security blunder.
Hot Take:
Looks like the University of Phoenix just became the hottest party destination for cybercriminals, where everyone’s personal data is on the dance floor. Talk about a crash course in cybersecurity!
Key Points:
- The Clop ransomware gang breached the University of Phoenix’s network, compromising data of about 3.5 million individuals.
- Attackers exploited a zero-day vulnerability in Oracle E-Business Suite to grab sensitive information.
- The university is offering affected individuals free identity protection services, including credit monitoring.
- The breach is part of a larger extortion campaign by Clop, targeting Oracle EBS platforms at multiple universities.
- The U.S. Department of State is offering a $10 million reward for information on Clop’s ties to foreign governments.
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