A cybercriminal group known as Fog Ransomware has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on the University of Notre Dame in Perth, Australia. According to reports, the group has allegedly stolen 62.2GB of sensitive data, including student medical records, staff and student contact information, and confidential documents.
Hackers Announce Data Theft on the Dark Web
The university was first alerted to a cybersecurity breach in January 2025. Recently, technology news sources revealed that Fog Ransomware had posted details of the attack on its dark web leak site. The group claimed to have accessed and stolen a large amount of private and institutional information.
As of now, the hackers have not made any ransom demands or issued a deadline for payment. Cybersecurity experts believe that this group has a history of targeting educational and recreational institutions worldwide.
How the Attack Has Affected the University
The cyberattack has disrupted essential university operations, making it difficult for students and staff to access key services. Some of the areas impacted include:
1. Payroll and leave management – Employees have been unable to process payments and leave applications as usual. Temporary manual processes have been put in place.
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