The management of Osun State University has disclosed that its server was hacked overnight by unknown criminals trying to disrupt the teachers’ recruitment test slated for today.
“Unexpectedly, our server was attacked at midnight today. We responded technically and frustrated attempts to hack into our core software and questions bank.
“The damage done to the server took time to be resolved. This is the reason that the start of exams was unduly delayed and had to be rescheduled for two centres out of thirteen centers.
Our joy is that the hackers or opposers of this recruitment process have failed in their attempts to frustrate us. It has been a tough battle in the last eight or so in our effort to ensure the success of Osun State government.
Examinations have been concluded at 11 out of the 13 locations today. The two problematic centres: Osogbo and Ikire centres will be rescheduled based on Ministry decision.
We await the Ministry’s decision on this. We thank you for tolerating the situation.
This situation also happens, even with JAMB exams. All the 11 centres where we are successful have concluded ALL the sessions planned for today, by the grace of God.
We are sorry, and we sincerely apologize for getting you agitated. We are on course, though behind schedule. Thank you all.