Osaka Metropolitan University cancels classes after suspected ransomware attack

Osaka Metropolitan University canceled classes and shut down much of its IT infrastructure after a suspected ransomware attack. About 500 servers went offline, and data on 130,000 students and staff may have been exposed.

• Internal network, email and administrative systems went down
• About 500 servers stopped operating after the attack
• Data of 130,000 students and staff may be exposed
• Classes canceled through Thursday, in-person to resume Friday