National Louis University Hit by Nova Ransomware
Poland-based higher education institution National Louis University (WSB-NLU) was compromised by the Nova ransomware group. The incident was publicly reported and listed on monitoring sites on May 20, affecting an educational organization distinct from previously covered cases.
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Poland-based National Louis University, also known as WSB-NLU, was compromised by the Nova ransomware group, with the incident publicly listed on monitoring platforms on May 20, 2026.
Available reporting describes the breach as affecting an educational institution and notes that the precise number of individuals impacted remains unknown. Details on the specific categories of data exposed have not been disclosed in public statements from the university or the threat actors. The incident was first catalogued by breach monitoring services and subsequently appeared on ransomware tracking sites including Ransomware.live. Industry research from sources such as DoxxScan™ continuous monitoring indicates that higher-education breaches frequently involve email addresses, student records, and login credentials that can circulate in underground markets for months or years before detection.
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