Wednesday, July 02, 2025

Columbia University Had Data Breach of Student Applications

Columbia University has confirmed a data breach involving personal information of students and applicants ...

More

Exclusive: Personal information about Columbia University students and applicants has been stolen, according to a Bloomberg News review of data provided by a person who claimed to have hacked the school in June.

[image or embed]

-- Bloomberg News (@bloomberg.com) Jul 1, 2025 at 1:44 PM

Comments

More from the article ...

... The stolen data, which was reviewed and reported on by Bloomberg News, contains 1.6 gigabytes of information representing approximately 2.5 million applications dating back decades, according to the person claiming responsibility for the June hack.

The compromised information includes university-issued identification numbers, citizenship status, application decisions, and academic programs to which individuals applied. Bloomberg verified the accuracy of the data by checking information from eight Columbia students and alumni who applied between 2019 and 2024.

A Columbia University representative acknowledged that "initial indications" confirm data was stolen, though the full extent of the breach remains under investigation. The university stated that determining the complete scope could take weeks to months, after which they will identify who needs to be notified. ...


#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-07-02 12:35 AM

"Ivy" league, hah!

Honestly, all of higher ed is becoming lesser ed now that the Nazis are in charge

#2 | Posted by hamburglar at 2025-07-03 08:57 AM

I've been the information security manager for two colleges.

Everyone knows colleges are the least secure of all institutions. At every college I was, instead of moving toward the Integrity fand confidentiality part of the CIA triad, they were always focused on Availability and accessibility.

As a professional, I had to leave those organizations.

Everyone, make sure you change your passwords often.

#3 | Posted by boaz at 2025-07-04 06:37 AM

why is this important to leftists.

NOTHING TO DO WITH PRIVACY !!

BUT BECAUSE OF THIS..

In has application to Columbia the democrat
nominee for Mayor of NYC claimed to be...

BLACK !

#4 | Posted by shrimptacodan at 2025-07-04 09:38 AM

Drudge Retort Headlines

Vance Mocked for WWII History Blunder (83 comments)

Invisible Hand Meet Tiny Hand (34 comments)

Blue States Prepare for 'Soft Succession' (23 comments)

America is Becoming Morally and Ethically Bankrupt (22 comments)

Krugman: Trump Attempt to Fire Lisa Cook is Illegal (19 comments)

WTTC: U.S. Only Major Nation to See Decline in Tourism (18 comments)

Trump and Melania's Crypto Grifts Plunge 88% and 98% (16 comments)

Trump Wants 600,000 Chinese Students in U.S. (14 comments)

Hegseth Fires General for Telling Truth (14 comments)

Flesh-Eating Screwworm Arrives in U.S. (14 comments)