UK: University of Portsmouth closes campus due to ‘ransomware attack’

Ben Fishwick reports: The University of Portsmouth has closed its campus due to ‘technical disruption’ to its IT network in what is believed to be a ransomware attack. The institution’s buildings are closed until April 19. Students are currently on an Easter break. Read more on The News. A notice on the university’s web site states: We are experiencing ongoing technical disruption. Please bear with us while we address the issue. We will update as further information becomes available.DataBreaches.netRead More