Ireland Case No. 4770Cyber attack · Co. Waterford
SETU Waterford cancels classes after cyber attack
South East Technological University's Waterford campus was hit by a cyber attack that left it without internet access, and classes on Monday 4 November were cancelled. The university said there was no evidence that any data had been compromised and that investigations are ongoing.
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Key facts
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- whatThe cybersecurity incident targeted the university's IT systems. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe university informed relevant Government departments and authorities. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe university said there was no evidence that any data or information had been compromised. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe university's internal IT team is working with external cyber security experts to resolve the issue. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe university said investigations are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe campus was left without internet and access to other online facilities. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe university cancelled classes on Monday, November 4. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 1 Nov2024Irish university forced to cancel classes following major cybersecurity incident
Reports a cyber attack on SETU's Waterford campus, its effect on internet access and classes, and the university's statement that no data is known to be compromised and investigations are ongoing. No suspects, arrests or charges are mentioned.