RANSOMWARE VICTIMEDUCATION

Daegu University AI Department

nova📍 South Korea (KR)📅 May 29, 2026
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same group

Attack Intelligence

Daegu University AI Department was compromised in a ransomware attack attributed to nova in May 2026. The organization, operating in the Education sector in South Korea, was added to the group's data leak site as part of an extortion campaign.

nova operates as a financially motivated ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation, exfiltrating sensitive data and threatening public disclosure to pressure victims into paying ransom demands.

Daegu University offers a range of educational services including online employment solutions, academic information systems, and various courses for students and faculty. The university focuses on providing resources for job preparation, including strategies for public and private sector employment, as well as civil service exam preparation. It aims to support students, prospective students, and faculty members in their academic and professional development. The institution is committed to fostering a collaborative and innovative learning environment - Nova Provide tree and samples from stolen data to the company when its get in touch with support department.

Additional Details

Other Victims — nova (8)

Quick Facts

CountrySouth Korea (KR)
SectorEducation
Attack DateMay 29, 2026
Intel Sourceransomware.live

Threat Group

nova
Motivation: financial
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Data sourced from Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Victim listing does not imply confirmed breach — intelligence based on group claims.