Central University of Bayamón Listed by NoEscape Ransomware Group

On October 23, 2023, the Central University of Bayamón appeared on the leak site operated by the noescape ransomware group. The listing states that the Puerto Rican institution suffered a ransomware attack in which internal files were exfiltrated. The university, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools, has not yet published a formal breach notification detailing the exact number of people affected or the full scope of data involved.

Reported Details from the Leak Site

The noescape leak-site posting indicates that internal files were exfiltrated during a ransomware incident. It does not specify the volume of data stolen, the precise types of records involved, or any ransom demand. The disclosure simply lists the university as a victim and provides a sample of the allegedly stolen material to support the claim. As is common with these listings, the group threatens to publish the full archive if the university does not meet an unstated deadline.

Because the primary disclosure does not quantify affected records, the exact scale of exposure remains unknown. What is certain is that any information contained in the university’s internal files—potentially including student records, employee personnel data, financial documents, or research materials—may now sit on the group’s servers.

Why This Matters for You and Your Family

If you or any member of your family attended, worked at, or had any dealings with the Central University of Bayamón, your personal information could be among the stolen files. Even when exact record counts are not published, universities routinely hold Social Security numbers, dates of birth, addresses, phone numbers, email accounts, and financial aid details. Once that information leaves the institution’s control, it can be used for identity theft, tax fraud, or sold on underground markets for years to come.