Cyberattack compromises University of Winnipeg's employee, student financial info

The University of Winnipeg said Thursday the individuals behind a cyberattack discovered last week likely “stole information” from current and former students and employees dating back more than 20 years. The university disclosed on March 24 that a cyber incident targeted the school’s network, which led to the school delaying exams, cancelling classes and taking down internet services.

“We have now confirmed that data from a university file server has been stolen and that the stolen information likely includes the personal information of current and former students and employees,” the university said in an update posted to its website. The information is believed to include bank account information for current and former employees who have worked for the university since 2015, as well as social insurance numbers, compensation information, names and phone numbers of all current and former employees since 2003.

The server also contained the names, street addresses and funding amounts of all students who were issued T4A tax forms by the university since 2016, according to the update. Domestic students enrolled since those dates are also believed to have their social insurance numbers exposed, the school said. The school added it continues to investigate the incident and whether anyone else may be affected, and will provide more information when it’s available. The investigation could take “months,” it said. Law enforcement and the Manitoba Ombudsman have also been contacted.

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