Princeton University says database containing donor, alumni info breached

Princeton University says database containing donor, alumni info breached

A hacker accessed Princeton University’s donor and student information database for less than 24 hours, potentially viewing personal details like names and addresses. This incident is part of a series of recent data breaches in Ivy League institutions, highlighting ongoing cybersecurity risks. #PrincetonUniversity #DataBreach #IvyLeague #CyberAttack

Keypoints

  • A security breach at Princeton University compromised the advancement database containing personal information.
  • The hacker was present in the system for less than 24 hours and may have viewed names, emails, phone numbers, and addresses.
  • The compromised database did not contain Social Security numbers, passwords, or financial data.
  • Other university systems, including student records protected by federal law, were not affected.
  • This breach follows recent incidents at Columbia University and the University of Pennsylvania involving data security issues.

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