Cybercrime group claims it stole social security numbers during ongoing Vanderbilt breach, report says. Here’s what we know
Vanderbilt University remains under an active cyberattack as of November 13, 2026. The university is working with federal law enforcement and cybersecurity experts to manage the incident. A cybercrime group claims it stole Social Security numbers during the breach, according to reporting by WSMV. Some systems have been restored, but the university continues to urge community members to shut down devices and disconnect from university Wi-Fi. The full scope of the compromise remains unresolved.
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- ✓ Vanderbilt University is managing an active cyberattack with federal law enforcement and cybersecurity experts as of November 13, 2026.
- ✓ Vanderbilt asked community members to shut down university devices and disconnect from university Wi-Fi.
- ✓ Some Vanderbilt systems are back up following the cyberattack.
What changed
Vanderbilt reported on November 13 that some systems are back up after the cyberattack began on November 9.
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Vanderbilt cyberattack continues as group claims theft of Social Security numbers
Vanderbilt University remains under an active cyberattack as of November 13, 2026. The university is working with federal law enforcement and cybersecurity experts to manage the incident. A cybercrime group claims it stole Social Security numbers during the breach, according to reporting by WSMV. Some systems have been restored, but the university continues to urge community members to shut down devices and disconnect from university Wi-Fi. The full scope of the compromise remains unresolved.
Why it matters
Vanderbilt first disclosed an active cybersecurity incident on November 9, 2026. Media reports have indicated that up to one million Social Security numbers could be at risk. The university has acknowledged media speculation about the situation while asking the community for patience. No official confirmation of stolen data has been issued by Vanderbilt.
What is confirmed
- Vanderbilt University is managing an active cyberattack with federal law enforcement and cybersecurity experts as of November 13, 2026.
- Vanderbilt asked community members to shut down university devices and disconnect from university Wi-Fi.
- Some Vanderbilt systems are back up following the cyberattack.
Still unconfirmed
- A cybercrime group claims it stole Social Security numbers during the ongoing Vanderbilt breach, according to WSMV.
- Up to one million Social Security numbers could be at risk in the Vanderbilt cyberattack, according to WKRN News 2.
What to watch next
- Vanderbilt confirmation of whether Social Security numbers were stolen
- Federal law enforcement findings on the scope of the breach
- Additional system restorations or outage updates from Vanderbilt University
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- Nashville Scene — Ransomware Attack Puts Vanderbilt on Lockdown
- WKRN News 2 — 1M Social Security numbers could be at risk in Vanderbilt cyberattack
- WSMV — Cybercrime group claims it stole social security numbers during ongoing Vanderbilt breach, report says. Here’s what we know
- WZTV — Vanderbilt University reports some systems are back up after cyberattack
- ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — Vanderbilt reacts to 'cybersecurity hacking incident': What to know
- news.vanderbilt.edu — Nov. 9: Active Cybersecurity Incident Updates | News | Vanderbilt University
- www.classaction.org — Vanguard Data Breach Lawsuit Filed Over 2026 Cybersecurity Incident
- www.wbko.com — Cybercrime group claims it stole social security numbers during ongoing Vanderbilt breach, report says. Here’s what we know - WB....
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