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Health Sciences Center Cyberattack Leads to Class Cancellations at UNM

Health Sciences Center Cyberattack Leads to Class Cancellations at UNM

First seen 27 Oct 2026, 18:16 UTC • •

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ThreatCluster •October 27, 2026 at 19:18 UTC
  • •Classes at the University of New Mexico are canceled for two consecutive days due to a cyberattack.
  • •The Health Sciences Center's operations were disrupted, leading to ambulance diversions.
  • •Current recovery efforts are ongoing, but specific attack details remain undisclosed.

The University of New Mexico has canceled classes for a second day following a cyberattack on its Health Sciences Center. The attack forced hospitals to divert ambulances initially, but they have resumed accepting patients. The nature of the attack and specific vulnerabilities exploited have not been disclosed, and the university is working on recovery in phases. As of now, there are no confirmed reports of data breaches or ransom demands associated with the incident. The university has not provided further details on the attack vector or the systems affected.

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2026-10-26
Cyberattack on Health Sciences Center confirmed
The University of New Mexico reported a cyberattack affecting its Health Sciences Center, leading to class cancellations.
Theregister
2026-10-26
Ambulance diversions initiated
Hospitals associated with the Health Sciences Center diverted ambulances due to the cyberattack's impact.
Theregister

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Common questions

What caused the class cancellations?
Classes were canceled due to a cyberattack on the Health Sciences Center at the University of New Mexico.
Are there any known impacts on patient data?
As of now, there are no confirmed reports of data breaches or impacts on patient data.
What steps is the university taking in response?
The university is working on recovery in phases, but specific actions have not been detailed.