Alabama community college postpones classes over cyberattack

Wallace State Community College

A community college in Alabama has postponed the start of classes over a cyberattack affecting some of its online services.

News outlets report Wallace State Community College says student and employee data weren't breached in the attack. The college says the attack did affect some services such as student email and Blackboard.

Classes at the Hanceville college are now set to start Jan. 8, and registration has been extended through Jan. 15.

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