[ Ransomware claim · umbra · 8 Oct 2026 ]
Manipal Academy of Higher Edu
The ransomware group umbra named Manipal Academy of Higher Edu (India) on its leak site on 8 Oct 2026. This is the group's own claim: it has not been verified by Cyfenced or Ransomware.live, and some claims turn out to be exaggerated, recycled or false.
[ Status ]Has the attack been confirmed?
We have found no statement from Manipal Academy of Higher Edu and no press report of an attack so far. Until the organisation says something, treat the listing as an unproven claim, but stay alert to the phishing such claims are used for.
[ Impact ]Who could be affected
Pupils, students, parents and staff can lose access to lessons, exams and systems, and schools hold personal data about children and families.
[ The attacker ]About umbra
umbra has claimed 10 organisations in the last 30 days, most in Egypt, India and Brazil, and mostly in education, technology and manufacturing.
Other organisations umbra has named
- Egypt
- Brazil
- India
- Egypt
[ What to do ]If you are a customer, partner or neighbour
- Be wary of emails, calls and texts that mention the organisation, especially ones asking you to pay, log in or open an attachment. Criminals use leak-site claims to make phishing believable.
- Check announcements on the organisation's own website or official channels, not on social media reposts.
- If you share accounts or systems with the organisation, change those passwords and check for unusual logins.
- Never visit leak sites or download files claimed to come from the attack: they can contain malware, and handling stolen personal data can be illegal.