"AlPHV (BlackCat) Ransomware Gang Claims Attack on Irish University"

The ALPHV ransomware group, also known as BlackCat, has listed more than 6GB of data allegedly stolen from Ireland's Munster Technological University (MTU). The directory published on ALPHV's website claims to contain employee records and payroll information, both of which could lead to fraud or harassment. Last week, MTU and cybersecurity researchers did not officially attribute the cyberattack to a cybercriminal group. The university announced the closure of its campuses in Cork as well as the cancellation of classes on February 6 due to an Information Technology (IT) breach and telephone outage. In a recent update, the institution reported that students and faculty have returned to campus and that in-person instruction has resumed. However, MTU's IT services are not yet fully operational. ALPHV has stood out to researchers for its experience and development of its malware in Rust, which is a first for ransomware used in actual operations. This article continues to discuss the AlPHV (BlackCat) ransomware gang claiming responsibility for the recent attack on MTU in Ireland.

The Record reports "AlPHV (BlackCat) Ransomware Gang Claims Attack on Irish University"