TU Eindhoven took down its network on Sunday due to a cyber attack. Because the network is offline, students and employees of the technical university cannot use ‘network-related’ facilities, such as e-mail and WiFi. Patrick Groothuis, vice-chairman of TU/e, acknowledges that switching off the systems has major consequences. “This necessary intervention was done to prevent worse outcomes.”
Groothuis hopes for understanding. “We are doing our utmost to resolve this and make all systems accessible again as quickly as possible.”
According to TU/e, ICT experts still have access to all systems. They are currently investigating the nature and extent of the cyber attack and are trying to get the network operational again as quickly as possible.
No educational activities are possible for the time being, at least until Monday.
The university expects the network to be accessible again on Tuesday at the earliest. ‘Limited education’ was planned in Eindhoven this week, such as catch-up activities and exam preparation. The TU buildings and campus remain accessible.
Details about the cyber attack have not been released.
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