A cyber incident at the University of Texas (UT) San Antonio has disrupted IT systems, impacting student registrations and payments just before the new academic year starts. The university detected attempted unauthorized activity but reported no evidence of data breaches. While addressing the situation, some systems have been taken offline, inconveniencing students, faculty, and staff. Extensions for registration and tuition payment processes have been granted.
Cybersecurity experts note that educational institutions are high-value targets for attacks during busy registration periods, emphasizing the need for effective cyber resilience.