On April 18, 2025, Tokai University in Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, reported a significant cyberattack that has rendered many of its systems unusable. This incident has prompted the Kanagawa Prefectural Police to launch a full investigation into the cybercrime.
The attack was first detected on April 17, 2025, at approximately 6:50 AM when some university-related websites failed to display correctly. Following this, the university initiated an investigation, which revealed that servers within its network had been compromised and infected with ransomware due to unauthorized access. To mitigate further damage, the university took the precautionary step of blocking all internet connections, which resulted in the unavailability of critical systems, including student portals and email services.
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