CNet IDs Disabled Following Cyberattack on Computer Science Department

Sruthi Kotlo The Department of Computer Science is located on the second and third floors of the John Crerar Library. Update, November 10, 12:11 p.m.: An alert posted on Canvas Monday said that “some users’ CNetID and email accounts” had been restricted “as a precaution” and directed affected students to reset their passwords via the MyAccount portal to regain access. All student, faculty, and staff CNet IDs are being temporarily disabled following a series of cyberattacks on UChicago’s Department of Computer Science (CS) earlier this week, according to CS department and UChicago IT staff. According to a message posted in the CS department’s public Slack workspace Saturday morning, affected accounts—which were being locked on a rolling basis over the following 48 hours—will need to be recertified in person or over Zoom for users to regain access to them. Users can call IT support’s emergency line, which will be open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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