Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná

Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (PUCPR) is a Brazilian education and healthcare organization headquartered in Brazil. It operates eight institutions that combine academic instruction with medical services. The organization provides education programs and hospital care to the communities it serves. Its educational activities serve students from the Paraná region and beyond, while its healthcare facilities deliver clinical treatment to the local population. PUCPR’s infrastructure includes approximately 2,000 computers and 400 servers supporting administrative and academic functions. The institution’s size is reflected in its multi‑campus footprint that spans several locations within the state.

In March 2022, PUCPR experienced a ransomware attack attributed to the Hive group that affected five of its eight institutions. The incident rendered administrative platforms, virtual learning environments, and parking access controls inaccessible, disrupting digital services across the affected sites. Despite the outage, in‑person classes continued without interruption at the organization’s schools and universities, and hospital patient care proceeded normally. PUCPR confirmed that the temporary unavailability of operational systems was a deliberate security measure and began recovery procedures to restore services. The attack highlighted the organization’s reliance on integrated IT systems for both education and healthcare operations. No further details about ownership or parent‑company relationships are provided in the available sources.