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Investigations Underway Into Cyberattacks At Rutgers, FDU
Rutgers was hit by a cyberattack Friday, and Fairleigh Dickinson University was hit by a separate attack Saturday, published reports say.
Rutgers University’s computer system was hit by a cyberattack over the weekend, according to published reports.
The problems began Friday afternoon, when the school’s computer system sustained a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack, according to NJ.com and CBS New York.
The FBI is working with Rutgers on the investigation, according to WNBC and NJ.com.
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NJ.com also reported that a separate cyberattack shut down internet service Saturday at the Teaneck and Florham Park campuses of Fairleigh Dickinson University.
On Monday, Rutgers University sent out a Tweet, saying its IT staff was “working around the clock to fix server and email disruptions. Thank you for your patience.”
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A Rutgers spokesman told media outlets there was no evidence that any confidential information was compromised.
CBS New York reported that some Rutgers professors have postponed exams and homework due dates.
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