The Ransomware attack on the IVC computer system remains under investigation.
More information on the extent of the Ransomware attack on the college's computer systems was released Tuesday. The hack that was noticed last Thursday , has affected all on-campus students as key information systems remain offline. This affects an estimated 7,000 students expected for the Fall semester. The semester is scheduled to start on Monday , August 17 , 2020 but the school is considering delaying the start date of some courses based on the needs of the class and faculty recommendations. The amount and type of information that has been affected is still under investigation. If it is determined that personal identifiable information has been compromised any affected individuals will be notified. The hack was noticed on Thursday , August 6 , 2020 and according to IVC , the Board of Trustees were notified on Sunday , August 9 and the public was made aware of the hack on Monday.