Chicago based Saint Xavier University reports data breach
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Saint Xavier University (SXU) reports a data breach exposing sensitive information of individuals. Saint Xavier University (SXU) is a private Roman Catholic institution in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 1846.
The breach was detected on July 21, 2023, and involved unauthorized access to the university's network, allowing an attacker to download files containing confidential information over a period from June 29, 2023, to July 18, 2023. After discovering the breach, SXU secured its systems, launched an investigation with cybersecurity experts, and reviewed the affected data to determine the scope of exposure.
The investigation revealed that the breach exposed various forms of personal information, including:
- Full names
- Social Security numbers
- Driver’s license or state identification card numbers
- Passport information
- Financial account details
- Medical and health insurance information
- Biometric information
- Student identification numbers
- Dates of birth
- Payment card details
- Account access information
A total of 212,267 individuals were affected by the breach, with notification letters sent on October 30, 2024. The nature of the attack is not disclosed.
Although SXU has stated that there is no current evidence of misuse of the compromised information, it has advised affected individuals to monitor their financial accounts and credit reports for any suspicious activity as a precaution.
