Vanderbilt University hit by cybersecurity incident, urged to disconnect from devices - WZTV
Vanderbilt University in Nashville is responding to an active cybersecurity incident Monday afternoon, urging students and faculty to disconnect devices.
According to a release from the institution, Vanderbilt Information Technology team is actively investigating and working to contain the incident. The university has asked students and faculty to shut down devices and disconnect from university WiFi immediately.
The warning comes with specific examples of suspicious activity to watch for, including unexpected pop-ups, unusual changes to files in cloud storage, unfamiliar applications appearing on devices, and unexpected requests for passwords or login credentials.
Immediate Actions Required
If devices show any signs of suspicious activity, the university has outlined clear steps to follow. Users are instructed not to click on any links, pop-ups, attachments or unfamiliar prompts, and not to attempt to investigate or resolve the issue themselves.
Instead, users should shut down their device immediately to help prevent potential further security risks and contact the IT service desk using a separate device or telephone to report the incident.
Developing Situation
This is a developing story with the university's IT team working to assess the full scope of the breach and determine what information may have been compromised. Additional details are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
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