The University of Sydney experienced a significant cybersecurity breach exposing personal data of thousands of staff, students, alumni, and supporters. Authorities and the university’s cybersecurity partners are investigating the incident, which involved unauthorized access to an internal code library. #UniversityOfSydney #DataBreach
Keypoints
- The cyberattack involved unauthorized access to the university’s internal IT code library.
- Personal data of approximately 10,000 current and 12,500 former staff members was compromised.
- Data from 5,000 students, alumni, and supporters from 2010 to 2019 was also affected.
- The university promptly responded by blocking access, securing systems, and notifying affected individuals.
- Support services and cybersecurity advice are provided to mitigate potential risks for those impacted.
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