The cyberattack on MTU's computer systems is believed to have been carried out by individuals in a ransomware group known as ALPHV, aka BlackCat or Noberus, the court heard

MTU’s four Cork campuses will remain closed today and an update is expected later on whether students can return to campus tomorrow as planned.

Operation Downbreaker has shut down the servers and technical infrastructure utilised by the group

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Assistant Garda Commissioner Paul Cleary said that less than 10% of companies that pay a ransom will get all of their data back.