Ransomware group UmBra hits Helwan University (HITU)
Helwan University (HITU) — a education target operating in EG has been listed by the UmBra ransomware group on 2026-10-10. The information below reflects what the threat actor has publicly claimed on their leak site; the details have not been independently verified.
Incident Report
| Target Organization | Helwan University (HITU) |
|---|---|
| Threat Group | UmBra |
| Summary | Helwan International Technological University — a pioneering Egyptian institution offering cutting-edge programs in Cybersecurity, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Mechatronics, equipped with advanced labs and strong industry partnerships to prepare students for the digital future. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-10-10 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-10-10 |
| Region | EG |
| Target Domain | helwan.edu.eg |
| Business Sector | Education |
| Severity | MEDIUM |
Claim by UmBra
Helwan International Technological University — a pioneering Egyptian institution offering cutting-edge programs in Cybersecurity, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Mechatronics, equipped with advanced labs and strong industry partnerships to prepare students for the digital future.
Posted by the UmBra threat actor on its public leak site. This is the group's own statement and has not been independently verified by HackerFeeds.
Sources
Victim website
helwan.edu.eg
Leak post (onion / Tor)
http://umbra7isogjsgdcndz3uu6qvl5zftjptt6s3iiuecjlwbt4yqyvrhcid.onion
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