Faculty of Graduate Studies, Cairo University listed by the GDLockerSec ransomware group

Overview

The GDLockerSec ransomware group has listed the Faculty of Graduate Studies at Cairo University (fgse.cu.edu.eg) on its leak site. The group's post references a data size of 7 MB. The listing appeared on 26 January 2025. At the time of analysis, the group's leak page was not reachable.

What was published

The group claims to have exfiltrated approximately 7 MB from the faculty. The archive is expected to include academic records and administrative information.

Risks for affected individuals

• Students' academic data may be exposed.
• Administrative records could be misused.
• Staff information may be included.

What remains unknown

• The composition of the 7 MB archive.
• The exact contents of the leak.
• Whether the data has been published elsewhere.

What affected people should do

Students and staff should monitor their accounts and be alert to phishing referencing the university. The faculty should notify affected individuals, review compromised systems, and coordinate with Egyptian authorities.