Which universities were affected by the ShinyHunters data breach?

Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania were affected by the ShinyHunters data breach.

Why did ShinyHunters publish the stolen data from Harvard and UPenn?

ShinyHunters published the stolen data because the universities refused to pay a ransom to prevent its release.

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Universities Hit: Hackers Leak Stolen Data

Q: What types of data were stolen from Harvard and UPenn?

The stolen data included email addresses, phone numbers, donation details, and biographical information.

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Summary

Hackers released over one million records from Harvard and UPenn.
The data was published after universities refused to pay ransom.
Breaches exploited social engineering and voice phishing tactics.

Universities Hit: Hackers Leak Stolen Data

A notorious hacking group, ShinyHunters, has claimed responsibility for data breaches affecting Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania last year. The group recently published what it claims are over one million records from each institution on its dedicated leak site.

These publications followed the universities' refusal to pay a ransom demand. Both UPenn and Harvard confirmed breaches of their alumni and development systems in November. UPenn attributed its breach to social engineering, while Harvard cited a voice phishing attack.

The exposed data includes email addresses, phone numbers, donation details, and biographical information. TechCrunch verified a portion of the data against public records and alumni confirmation. UPenn is currently analyzing the data and will notify individuals as required by privacy regulations.

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