Ransom! vit.ac.in (SEP-2026)
AuditTeam ransomware activity targeted vit.ac.in in India, a prominent Indian institution (Vellore Institute of Technology, VIT) known for strong engineering and technology programs. The incident affected systems in India. #India

Incident Details

  • Victim: vit.ac.in
  • Sector: Education
  • Country: IN
  • Actor: AuditTeam
  • Source: http://6tdqqaxftvradka5d2frzgwixis7fmro7rfh4ettzcx7jfapkebe6jad.onion/entity/4AB39A256B7A31D5
  • Discovered: 2026-09-22T11:51:00.276184+00:00
  • Published: 2026-09-13T00:00:00+00:00

Information

  • VIT (Vellore Institute of Technology) is a well-known private university in India, founded in 1984 and granted university status in 2001.
  • It has its main campus in Vellore, with additional campuses in Chennai, AP, and Bhopal.
  • The university is especially strong in engineering and technology, with NAAC A++ accreditation and solid NIRF/QS standing.
  • Most undergraduate admissions are through VITEEE.
  • It has a strong placement record, often reporting 10,000+ offers in recent years, with top packages around 1 crore INR.

Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "AuditTeam". I cannot confirm the accuracy of the information. However, I would be happy to share any official statement from the affected organization to provide clarification.

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