Alleged Akira ransomware attack against Stanford University under investigation

Stanford University has confirmed a probe into a cyber incident at the Stanford University Department of Public Safety following claims that it had been compromised in an Akira ransomware attack, which allegedly resulted in the theft of 430 GB of data, reports The Record, a news site by cybersecurity firm Recorded Future. "Based on our investigation to date, there is no indication that the incident affected any other part of the university, nor did it impact police response to emergencies.

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