Daegu University’s AI Department in South Korea (KR) was targeted by the nova ransomware threat actor, who reportedly exfiltrated data and provided a proof-of-access (“tree and samples”) to the victim after contacting the university’s support channel. The university’s educational and employment-focused systems were impacted, including academic information systems and online employment services. #SouthKorea
Incident Details
- Victim: Daegu University AI Department
- Sector: Education
- Country: KR
- Actor: nova
- Source: http://novadmrkp4vbk2padk5t6pbxolndceuc7hrcq4mjaoyed6nxsqiuzyyd.onion/daegu-university-ai-department
- Discovered: 2026-05-29T23:53:06.909684+00:00
- Published: 2026-05-29T23:52:54.558882+00:00
Information
- Offers educational services including online employment solutions, academic information systems, and a variety of courses for students and faculty.
- Provides resources for job preparation, including guidance for public and private sector employment and civil service exam preparation.
- Supports students, prospective students, and faculty members in their academic and professional development.
- Is committed to fostering a collaborative and innovative learning environment.
- Claims to provide a tree and samples from stolen data to the company when contacted through the support department.
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "nova". 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.