"Ransomware Attack Closes Michigan College"

Kellogg Community College is located in Michigan and has closed its campuses and canceled classes after falling victim to a cyberattack.  Kellogg Community College serves approximately 7000 students annually and was targeted with ransomware on Friday. The college announced the cancellation of all Monday and Tuesday classes and the closure of its five campuses in Battle Creek, Albion, Coldwater, and Hastings because of the attack. The college said its campuses would remain closed while the security incident was under investigation and "until they can reopen safely." The college also stated that it is implementing a "forced password reset for all students, faculty, and staff" to improve the cybersecurity of its network. The college noted that they are still working to understand the full extent of this incident, and they have been working diligently with their IRT team.  

 

Infosecurity reports: "Ransomware Attack Closes Michigan College"

 

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