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University confirms cyberattack after weeks of rumors

Inside Higher Ed

Image: In late July, Whitworth University undergraduate Byron Gustafson tried to access information on his university’s website, but his request did not go through. But three days later, he saw a brief post from the university indicating that the institution was experiencing technical difficulties.

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Colleges go offbeat for cybersecurity training

Inside Higher Ed

Image: When Whitworth University was hit by a cyberattack earlier this year, it faced a public relations nightmare , significant financial strain and a data breach that may have affected thousands of former and current students and employees. The incident was one of an increasing number of cyberattacks against colleges since 2020.