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Vanderbilt University tells students to disconnect devices after ransomware gang claims theft of 1 million records

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Vanderbilt University urges users to shut down computers and stay off campus networks as a ransomware group claims to have stolen sensitive data. Vanderbilt officials warned users to "SHUT DOWN YOUR DEVICE IMMEDIATELY" after a reported ransomware attack on Monday. Covered by 3 outlets: 1 lean left, 2 are centre.

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  1. Quartz Leans left Factuality: High US
    Vanderbilt University asked campus to shut down devices amid claimed ransomware attack

    BYOD ransomware group claimed it stole student and employee data; Vanderbilt has not confirmed the group's involvement

  2. Theregister Center Factuality: Mostly factual GB
    Ransomware threat blares from Vanderbilt University computers during cyberattack

    BYOD claims extensive data theft as campus Wi-Fi returns, most systems remain restricted, and classes carry on

  3. Hindustan Times Center Factuality: High IN
    Vanderbilt University tells students to disconnect devices after ransomware gang claims theft of 1 million records

    Vanderbilt University urges users to shut down computers and stay off campus networks as a ransomware group claims to have stolen sensitive data.

  4. Gizmodo Leans left Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Attackers Claim to Have Stolen Data on Over 1 Million Vanderbilt Students and Staff

    Vanderbilt officials warned users to "SHUT DOWN YOUR DEVICE IMMEDIATELY" after a reported ransomware attack on Monday.

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