Osaka Metropolitan University Faces Ransomware Attack and Data Leak

• •Osaka Metropolitan University canceled classes due to a suspected ransomware attack.
• •Data of at least 130,000 individuals may have been exposed, including personal information.
• •The university is investigating the incident with external cybersecurity experts.

Osaka Metropolitan University canceled classes and shut down its IT infrastructure following a suspected ransomware attack that began on October 2, 2026. The attack has rendered internal networks, email, and various administrative systems unavailable. The university reported that data belonging to at least 130,000 students and faculty may have been exposed, including names, addresses, and email addresses. Although the university has not confirmed if personal data was stolen, it is investigating the incident with cybersecurity specialists. The disruption has led to class cancellations through at least October 8, 2026, while some systems remain operational. The university has reported the incident to Japan's data protection authority and other government agencies. This incident follows a series of cyber breaches in Japan, although no connections have been established between them.