PSU Zoom Bomb Update 12:18 am
On January 27th, during the black caucuses portion of the virtual student involvement fair. The group reported dozens of bombers dropping in on their meeting with inappropriate language, and gestures.
Shortly afterwards, the university announced they were seeking help with the investigation through the FBI Office of Information Security, and the Centre County District Attorney’s office.
Now, on February 15h, university officials say similar zoom bombings took place at University Park and the Brandywine satellite campus, both during online diversity events.
Officials say during both incidents, an individual dressed as a police officer and displayed what appeared to be a firearm…and they say evidence indicates that it was racially motivated.
University of Colorado Suffers Large, Complex Cyberattack
A January cyberattack against the University of Colorado computer system is being called the largest, most complex incident involving data the institution has ever seen. by Katie Langford, Daily Camera / February 11, 2021 Shutterstock/WhataWin
(TNS) A January cyberattack on the University of Colorado is the largest, most complex incident involving data the system has ever seen, likely exposing a substantial number of employee, student, health and research records, officials said.
President Mark Kennedy informed the campus communities of the attack in an email Tuesday, describing it as a malicious cyberattack on software provided by vendor Accellion.
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ZOOM Bombings
Officials are continuing to investigate the “Zoom-bombings” that occurred last week at Penn State which targeted minorities.
Authorities say the perpetrators targeted the Black Caucus portion of the University’s Spring Virtual Student Involvement Fair and used hate-filled, racist and anti-Semitic language.
Campus police, the Office of Information Security, FBI and the Centre County District Attorney’s office are all involved in the investigation.
Investigators say ethnic intimidation, harassment, disorderly conduct and unlawful use of a computer are some of the criminal charges that the perpetrators could face.
Police are applauding the victims for reporting the incident immediately.
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