ShellCodeX Intelligence Brief
HIGH
Cybersecurity
Mount Royal University discloses data theft following ransomware incident
Source headline: Mount Royal University Confirms Data Stolen in Ransomware Attack
Threat level
High
Signal strength
70/100
Source confidence
1 source
Published
6 days ago
Intelligence Summary
Mount Royal University says ransomware actors accessed its internal network. The attackers deleted data on two drives that contained employee and student information. The university confirmed that university data was also taken during the intrusion. The incident highlights the risk of data exfiltration even when systems are damaged. Affected individuals should watch for identity fraud and the institution should ensure prompt incident response and remediation.
Recommended Action
Review affected assets, schedule urgent remediation, and monitor related indicators.
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SecurityWeek
Mount Royal University Confirms Data Stolen in Ransomware Attack
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