According to sources, Washington Adventist University (a Education organization in Maryland) was hit with a cyber attack. It was first reported on 2021-10-03.

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Source 1  |  2021-10-03

Washington Adventist University in Md. confirms ongoing ransomware attack

“-"Washington Adventist University, a private four-year college in Montgomery County, Maryland, confirmed an ongoing ransomware attack Sunday." -"The attack has restricted access to several pieces of technology on campus, ranging from campus intranet services to digital signage around the property." -"In a statement, the school confirmed that the ransomware attack was first discovered after 11 p.m. on Saturday by its technology services department." -"School officials have since said that Wi-Fi and internet access will not be available to students on campus until further notice." -"The school is currently working with the Montgomery County Cyber Taskforce and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to resolve the situation. A spokesperson did not tell WTOP the requested ransom amount or what data may have been accessed." “

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