Cyberattack disrupts systems across San Diego Community College District

San Diego Community College District reported a cyberattack affecting more than 90,000 students, prompting the shutdown of several systems across its campuses. District officials described the incident as a ‘failed attack’, saying that no data appears to have been compromised.

As a precaution, internet access and key systems, including websites, email, web-based phones, and student registration platforms, were taken offline. The disruption began over the weekend and affected San Diego Miramar College, San Diego Mesa College, San Diego City College, and continuing education campuses across the district.

Classes continued in some locations without internet access, while services such as cafeterias and bookstores were closed. Students also reported relying on personal hotspots and facing difficulties accessing online course materials and classes.

District officials said the cyberattack may have originated from a sophisticated overseas operation. No ransom demand had been reported at the time of publication, and it remained unclear when all systems would be fully restored.

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