Gonzaga University Black Student Union

Gonzaga University Black Student Union, also known as Gonzaga BSU, is a student organization affiliated with Gonzaga University in the United States. The group's existence and its role as a host for virtual meetings were highlighted during a significant security incident. On November 8, 2020, a virtual meeting organized by the Gonzaga BSU was deliberately disrupted by external attackers. These individuals infiltrated the Zoom session, employing offensive screen names and subjecting participants to racial and homophobic slurs while also sharing explicit content. The attack represented a form of "Zoom bombing," a phenomenon that saw increased frequency during the period of widespread remote engagement.

The university's information technology team investigated the breach and identified the attackers' IP addresses as originating from both domestic and international sources. This evidence was formally provided to law enforcement authorities, which initiated joint investigations involving the Federal Bureau of Investigation and local police departments. In direct response to the incident, Gonzaga University took steps to reinforce its security protocols for the Zoom platform. The institution also issued advisories to campus groups, offering guidance on how to better safeguard their virtual gatherings against similar disruptions. This event underscored the broader cybersecurity challenges faced by academic and community organizations relying on remote communication tools.