SO WHAT HAPPENED?
Loyalist College experienced a cyberattack that was discovered on July 9. The incident has been contained.
WAS IS A RANSOMWARE ATTACK?
Yes. This incident involved a ransomware threat actor. We are working with cybersecurity and threat intelligence experts to assess the situation and manage risk.
WHAT IS LOYALIST COLLEGE DOING IN RESPONSE?
As soon as the incident was identified, we took immediate action to protect the college’s systems and information. We notified the appropriate provincial authorities, engaged legal counsel, insurance, third-party cybersecurity and forensic experts, and alerted our community to the service disruption through the college website.
WAS PERSONAL INFORMATION ACCESSED?
Yes. Our investigation confirmed that an unauthorized third party accessed files containing personal information. We are continuing to determine exactly what information was involved and whose information may have been affected and will provide updates on our findings.
WHO IS/WAS AFFECTED?
Yes. Our investigation confirmed that an unauthorized third party accessed files containing personal information. We are continuing to determine exactly what information was involved and whose information may have been affected and will provide updates on our findings.
WHY CAN YOU NOT PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION?
We are taking care to ensure accuracy before providing detailed information. We need to conduct detailed analysis that will take time. We don’t want to provide incomplete or inaccurate information that could cause confusion or unnecessary concern, so we are prioritizing careful, verified updates.
WILL THE SEMESTER BE EXTENDED?
No. The semester will not be extended as a result of the disruption. If individual courses require changes to assessment plans, your faculty member will reach out to you directly.
WILL REGISTRATION/TUITION FEE DEADLINES BE EXTENDED?
Yes. Deadline extensions are in place to account for the disruption. Details will be communicated directly — please monitor this page (link below) and your Loyalist email for updates.
WILL THIS AFFECT OSAP, BURSARY SCHOLARSHIP, OR OTHER FINANCIAL AID?
No. The cyberattack should not affect your eligibility for OSAP, bursaries, scholarships or other financial aid. If there are any changes that affect financial aid processes or deadlines, we will communicate them directly with impacted students.
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