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title: 'Osaka Metropolitan University ransomware disrupts campus, 130,000 records at risk'
url: 'https://www.securteksecurity.com/news/osaka-metropolitan-university-ransomware-disrupts-campus-130000-records-at-risk'
markdown: 'https://www.securteksecurity.com/news/osaka-metropolitan-university-ransomware-disrupts-campus-130000-records-at-risk.md'
date: '2026-10-02'
description: 'Osaka Metropolitan University suffered a ransomware attack October 2 that took down its website, email, campus network, and administrative systems including HR, payroll, and financial accounting. Japanese media report data of at least 130,000 current and former students and staff may have been expo…'
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  category:
    - Cybersecurity
---

# [Osaka Metropolitan University ransomware disrupts campus, 130,000 records at risk](https://www.securteksecurity.com/news/osaka-metropolitan-university-ransomware-disrupts-campus-130000-records-at-risk)

   2nd Oct 2026  

Osaka Metropolitan University suffered a ransomware attack October 2 that took down its website, email, campus network, and administrative systems including HR, payroll, and financial accounting. Japanese media report data of at least 130,000 current and former students and staff may have been exposed; the university has not confirmed a leak and is investigating with external specialists.

Sources: [thecyberexpress.com](https://thecyberexpress.com/osaka-metropolitan-university-cyberattack/)

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