The Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has confirmed that part of its staff and student data was stolen in a cyber attack last month.
The university confirmed on Jan. 20 that data belonging to nearly 2,500 current employees, several former employees, and 17 current and 50 former students was stolen in a cyber attack on Dec. 22, 2022.
Professor Margaret Sheil, the chancellor of QUT, said the university had begun contacting affected staff and students and would continue to do so into next week.
“We are obviously concerned that the attack accessed stored document files, and QUT is taking all necessary actions to support those affected to prevent further illegal activity,” Sheil said….