Uniosun server hacked amid teachers recruitment exam, says management

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo

The management of Osun State University (Uniosun) has disclosed that its server was hacked overnight by unknown criminals attempting to disrupt the teachers’ recruitment test scheduled for this Wednesday.

This was contained in a statement issued by the University’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Mr Ademola Adesoji, on Wednesday.

Adesoji said that the server was attacked at midnight but prompt response frustrated the attempt by the hackers to breach core software and the question bank.

The statement reads: “Unexpectedly, our server was attacked at midnight today. We responded technically and frustrated attempts to breach our core software and question bank.

“The damage inflicted on the server required time to resolve, resulting in an undue delay in the start of exams and necessitating the rescheduling of tests at two out of thirteen centers.

“We are relieved that the hackers or opponents of this recruitment process have failed in their attempts to thwart us. Over the last eight or so hours, it has been a tough battle in our efforts to ensure the success of Osun State government.

“Examinations have concluded at 11 out of the 13 locations today. However, the two problematic centers, Osogbo and Ikire, will be rescheduled based on the Ministry’s decision.”

The Management apologized for any agitation caused and assured that it was on course, albeit behind schedule.