Major cyberattack on University of Maribor reportedly involves ransomware

Maribor, 25 October - Following confirmation of a severe cyberattack on the University of Maribor on Thursday, reports now suggest that ransomware is involved. The extensive breach has likely encrypted all data, including backups, though the attackers' demands remain unclear. But the university said on Friday that it had received no demands from the attackers.

Stuttgart, Germany Digital operations. Photo: dpa/STA File photo

Stuttgart, Germany
Digital operations.
Photo: dpa/STA
File photo

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