Technion-Israel Institute of Technology has been hit by a cyberattack, forcing it to postpone all exams and shut down its communication network.
A hacker group named DarkBit has asked for a $1.7M ransom, taking credit for the attack.
- The announcement was made by the university itself on Twitter.
- DarkBit has demanded that the payment be made in 80 bitcoins, threatening to increase the amount by 30% if its demands are not met within two days.
- The threat actor's social media channels were created this month, showing that the group was recently formed.
- Israeli authorities believe the group may be state-backed, as they are cooperating with the university regarding the case.
