Cambridge University hit with cyber attack 🚨
By Emily Davidson
05 July 2024
Cambridge University Press & Assessment (CUPA) has been hit by a cyber attack, causing technical disruption and temporary email access loss for some employees. The sophisticated hacking group INC Ransomware has claimed responsibility, releasing stolen documents as proof. Despite this, most customer-facing platforms remain operational, and the current exam series is unaffected. Investigations are ongoing with the help of external experts and the UK's National Cyber Security Centre.
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