Southwest hackers sought ransom in cyberattack
Southwest Tennessee Community College resumed classes Monday, July 15, although not everything has been restored to full functionality after an apparent hacking incident. (Courtesy Southwest Tennessee Community College)
Cybercriminals who recently attacked the network at Southwest Tennessee Community College demanded a ransom, but no money was paid, according to a source with knowledge of the situation who was not authorized to speak publicly.
This makes at least the fourth ransomware attack on a Tennessee public college or university in less than three years, reports show.
No ransom was paid in any of the other events, which were Pellissippi State Community College in Knoxville in December 2021, Austin Peay State University in April 2022 and Chattanooga State Community College in May 2023, according to various reports.
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Jody Callahan
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