Classes remain cancelled at Eindhoven University of Technology following weekend cyberattack

Lectures and classes at the Netherland’s Eindhoven University of Technology are still cancelled after hackers were able to breach the university’s networks over the weekend.

IT staff noticed a lot of suspicious activity on the university’s digital network at 9 pm local time on Saturday. They’ve since taken the decision to take the servers offline until the problem is resolved.

The breach has affected students and faculty tremendously. Students are unable to access their course materials, and are thus unable to complete their tasks. Staff were also unable to access the platforms needed to conduct meetings, prepare materials for classes and general logistics, leading to the postponement of many plans.

“I am an employee and some things can still go ahead, like some meetings,” said an employee at the University.

The cyberattack came at a time when students were preparing for their post-holiday exams and assessments, frustrating many.

 “It is annoying. We have exams next week and at the moment we cannot access the course material,” said a student at Eindhoven University of Technology, who did not provide their name.

Students have been pleading the university to delay deadlines and postpone exam dates following the breach. “It is definitely a problem of course. They need to find some solution. If everything isn’t fixed tomorrow, then at least change the deadlines,” said another student.

Eindhoven University of Technology, or better known by its acronym TU/e, has been the recipient of major cyberattacks in the past. Some students believe the repetitive nature of these attacks constitutes a major problem.

“This is also not the first time that the university gets hacked. I think it’s just like a major problem. For example, the way the