cu-barika.dz listed by the funksec ransomware group

Overview

The FunkSec ransomware group listed the Centre Universitaire de Barika, a university centre in Algeria, on its leak site on 21 January 2025.

What was published

The listing confirmed the university as a victim. No detailed public inventory of the data was provided.

Risks for affected individuals

Universities hold student records, staff data and academic information. Exposure could enable phishing and identity fraud.

What remains unknown

The data categories and number of affected students are not disclosed.

What affected people should do

Students and staff should change passwords if reused and be alert to phishing referencing the institution.