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id: 2cef4ba52c
section: schools
first_reported: 2026-11-09 12:41 CST
updated: 2026-11-09 21:40 CST
status: developing
outlets: 4
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# Vanderbilt University restricts online systems after cyber incident

Vanderbilt University said most online systems remain restricted during a cybersecurity incident. A ransomware group claims access to over a million Social Security numbers.

Section: [Schools](/nashville/section/life.md) · Entities: [Vanderbilt University](/nashville/wiki/vanderbilt-university.md)

> Developing: facts are still being established. Treat early details as provisional.

## Coverage

- [Nashville Banner](https://nashvillebanner.com/2026/11/09/vanderbilt-university-cyberattack-byod/), 2026-11-09 12:41 CST: Vanderbilt University Hit by Cyberattack That Impacts Multiple Services
- [FOX 17 WZTV](https://fox17.com/news/local/vanderbilt-cybersecurity-incident-disrupts-classes-as-alleged-hackers-claim-stolen-data), 2026-11-09 20:12 CST: Vanderbilt cybersecurity incident disrupts classes as alleged hackers claim stolen data
- [WPLN News (Nashville Public Radio)](https://wpln.org/post/vanderbilt-university-facing-active-cybersecurity-threat/), 2026-11-09 20:27 CST: Vanderbilt University facing active cybersecurity threat
- [WSMV 4 (NBC)](https://www.wsmv.com/2026/11/10/vanderbilt-says-wi-fi-is-available-online-systems-restricted-after-cybersecurity-incident/), 2026-11-09 21:40 CST: Vanderbilt says Wi-Fi is available, online systems restricted after cybersecurity incident

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