Dutch Universities Hacked By Shiny Hunters Group
The Shiny Hunters group briefly took over Canvas sites of several Dutch educational institutions, including the University of Amsterdam, last night. In response, the VU University Amsterdam has disconnected all systems connected to Canvas. Broadcasters are discussing whether the hack is escalating. Universities, colleges, and vocational schools in the Netherlands have been affected by a hack attributed to the group Shiny Hunters. A reporter at Vrije Universiteit confirmed that lessons are continuing despite the cyberattack. The full extent of the hack's impact on these educational institutions is still being assessed.
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BNR Nieuwsradio
“Shiny Hunters wist de Canvas-sites van meerdere onderwijsinstellingen in Nederland kort over te nemen gisteravond. Onder andere van de Universiteit van Amsterdam. En de VU heeft inmiddels alle systemen die in verbinding staan met Canvas losgekoppeld.”
NPO Radio 1
“Universiteiten, hogescholen en mbo's hebben last van een hack door Shiny Hunters. Verslaggever Noortje Deutekom is bij de Vrije Universiteit.”
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