University of Valencia Hit by Nova Ransomware
Nova ransomware group claimed the University of Valencia (Spain), alleging theft of sensitive student and staff data including personal children's photos stored on servers. The group described the material as embarrassing and offered samples. The claim was discovered on ransomware tracking sites on May 23 with an estimated attack date the same day.
- personal-photos
- student-data
- sensitive-personal
The Nova ransomware group has claimed responsibility for breaching the University of Valencia in Spain, stating that it stole sensitive student and staff data, including personal photographs of children stored on the university’s servers. The attackers described the material as embarrassing and released samples as proof, with the claim first appearing on ransomware tracking sites on 23 May 2026.
Public reporting indicates the university was hit on or around the same date. The exposed information includes personal photos, student records, and other sensitive personal data. The precise number of individuals affected remains unknown. Industry research from sources such as DoxxScan™ continuous monitoring indicates that credential material from educational institutions frequently surfaces in subsequent breaches, extending the risk window far beyond the initial incident.
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