University of Calgary

The University of Calgary suffered a ransomware attack on its computer systems after which it had to pay a demanded $20,000 ransom.

The university released the statement saying "As part of efforts to maintain all options to address these systems issues, the university has paid a ransom totalling about $20,000 Cdn that was demanded as part of this ransomware attack.”

Source: https://www.databreaches.net/university-of-calgary-paid-20k-in-ransomware-attack-on-faculty-and-staff-email/

TPRM report: https://scoringcyber.rankiteo.com/company/ucalgary

"id": "uni21245123",
"linkid": "ucalgary",
"type": "Ransomware",
"date": "07/2016",
"severity": "75",
"impact": "2",
"explanation": "Attack limited on finance or reputation"

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                        'location': 'Calgary, Alberta, Canada',
                        'name': 'University of Calgary',
                        'type': 'Educational Institution'}],
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                'computer systems after which it had to pay a demanded $20,000 '
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