Ransomware Attack Puts Vanderbilt on Lockdown

Vanderbilt University Photo: Sean Pavone Vanderbilt University has warned all faculty, staff and students to stay off the school’s network as it tries to contain a digital attack.A broad announcement to shut down university devices and disconnect from university Wi-Fi went out on Monday morning as malicious software began spreading through computers, files and digital infrastructure. The incident follows similar hacks at universities across the country.“We are currently responding to an active cybersecurity incident that may impact university devices, systems, and cloud-based services,” reads an announcement on Vanderbilt’s social media. “Our Information Technology team is actively investigating and working to contain the situation. We are asking all members of the university community to shut down university devices, disconnect from university WiFi, and remain extremely vigilant.

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