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UTSA takes some services offline after attempted cybersecurity breach

Ksat • August 18, 2026

SAN ANTONIO – The University of Texas at San Antonio says it detected unauthorized activity targeting its technology systems over the weekend, prompting the school to take some services offline just days before classes begin Wednesday.

In a news release online , UTSA said the activity was caught before it reached the university’s core systems. The university said it does not believe any university data was accessed or stolen.

As a precaution, UTSA took some services offline while it responded to the attempted breach.

“With classes beginning this Wednesday, we recognize how important reliable access to university systems and services is for our students, faculty and staff. Our teams are working with great care to ensure that our technology environment is both available and secure as we begin the new academic year,” the release states.

The university also announced changes to some student deadlines ahead of the start of classes:

UTSA said it is continuing to monitor its systems as classes get underway this week.

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Cyber Incident Disrupts Services at UT San Antonio Ahead of New Term The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) experienced a cyber incident that led to the shutdown of several IT systems just days before the start of the academic term on August 19, 2026. Unauthorized activity was detected over the weekend, prompting immediate action to take systems offline and prevent any potential breach of core systems. UTSA confirmed that no data was accessed or stolen during the incident. The university acknowledged the disruption to student services, including online registration and tuition payments, and has granted extensions for these processes. Phone systems were also affected but were expected to be restored shortly. The university is working with expert partners to evaluate its systems and enhance security measures. Educational institutions have increasingly become targets for cyberattacks during peak registration periods, making this incident particularly concerning. 7 sources 52

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