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Cyberattack Shuts Down Lanaudière Cégep

May 7, 2024
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Cyberattack Shuts Down Lanaudière Cégep

The Cégep de Lanaudière in Joliette, Québec, Canada, experienced a significant cyberattack that resulted in the closure of its educational institutions, affecting approximately 7,000 students. The cyberattack, which occurred on May 3, targeted some of the Cégep’s servers, prompting the administration to suspend classes across its Joliette, Terrebonne, and L’Assomption campuses until at least the following Tuesday. This incident forced students and staff to temporarily halt academic activities, highlighting the vulnerability of educational institutions to digital threats.

In response to the attack, the Cégep administration engaged Montreal-based cybersecurity firm StreamScan to conduct a thorough investigation. This firm has been working diligently to trace the origins of the cyberattack and to monitor the dark web for any potential data leaks. Fortunately, as of the latest updates, there has been no indication of any data compromise, providing some reassurance to students and faculty concerned about the safety of their personal and institutional information.

This cyberattack is not an isolated event in Québec’s educational sector. In May 2022, a similar incident occurred at Collège Montmorency in Laval, which also had to suspend its activities due to a cybersecurity breach. These recurring incidents underscore the increasing cyber threats facing educational institutions and the need for robust cybersecurity measures.

Recognizing the growing need for improved cybersecurity, the Québec government has allocated $7 million over five years in its latest budget to enhance cybersecurity defenses in CEGEPs. This funding aims to help these institutions react swiftly to cyberattacks and threats of unauthorized data disclosure, ensuring a safer educational environment for students and staff. This strategic investment highlights the government’s commitment to strengthening cybersecurity infrastructure within the educational sector.

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