TRUMAN EXPERIENCES CYBERATTACK

GENEVIEVE TLUSTOS Former Editor-in-Chief

Friday, April 21, Truman State University experienced a cybersecurity virus attack, causing Information Technology Services to take down Truman’s entire network, including the internet, intranet, email services and Blackboard.

The University stated on its Frequently Asked Questions website that it does not believe that Truman’s enterprise systems with personally-identifiable information were involved in the attack. Still, the University is assessing what information, if any, was affected, according to Truman’s Google website used to communicate about the cyberattack.

ITS used backup files through April 7 to ensure there were no viruses in the network restoration. Files saved or created on the network drive since April 7, including those on Truman’s W, Y and V drives, have been deleted.

ITS completely restored the network on Friday, April 28, and all of Truman’s network is now safe to use.

Interim Provost Charles McAdams worked with the school deans to release a statement Wednesday, April 26, stating rules and penalties for late assignments, missed tests and other deadlines do not apply for any work due between Friday, April 21 and the end of the semester. The statement, distributed by paper to faculty, told faculty they would likely need to reduce or eliminate assignments and other work to meet grade submission deadlines.