It seems like the Jedi knights of the cyber world have been busy lately. And by “Jedi knights,” I mean the Cyber Ninjas, who have been wreaking havoc on various institutions and organizations with their dark powers of hacking. Their latest target is the Technion Institute of Technology in Israel, which has fallen victim to a ransomware attack by a group calling themselves “DarkBit.”

The ransom note from DarkBit demands a whopping $1.7 million, and they’re not just doing this for the money. They claim to be protesting tech layoffs and promoting anti-Israel rhetoric, which makes this attack more than just your average cyber heist. It seems like they have a few axes to grind, and they’re not afraid to use their cyber skills to make a point.

Ransom note posted by DarkBit (vx-underground & CyberIL)

Despite the attack, the Technion Institute is still standing strong, and classes are proceeding as usual. However, students are advised to take notes by hand or disconnect their laptops from the university network to avoid any further complications. Exams have also been postponed, but that’s probably a welcome relief for students who need more time to study. And who knows? Maybe they can use this opportunity to practice their Jedi mind tricks to get better grades.

The Israel National Cyber Directorate is involved in the investigation, and they’re working closely with the Technion Institute to resolve this issue as quickly as possible. The Cyber Ninjas of the INCD are always on the lookout for these types of attacks, and they’ve prevented most of them so far. But every now and then, one slips through the cracks, and that’s when we need our Cyber Jedi to step up and save the day.

In the meantime, we can only hope that DarkBit will realize the error of their ways and give up their life of cybercrime. Maybe they’ll even join forces with the Cyber Ninjas and become the ultimate Jedi Masters of the cyber world. Hey, a Jedi can dream, right?