University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center hit by cyberattack, classes and clinics disrupted
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A cyberattack hit the health sciences part of the University of New Mexico on Monday 26 October 2026. Classes were cancelled, clinics and appointments were stopped, and ambulances were sent to other hospitals. A group calling itself BYOD says it did it, but the university has not confirmed who was behind the attack or what kind it was.
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