McMurry University reports data breach, impacting 18K people
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McMurry University in Texas is reporting a data breach that occurred during a two-day period from June 18 to June 20, 2024.
The investigation determined that unauthorized actors had successfully accessed and exfiltrated sensitive personal information from the university's systems. The breach compromised data belonging to approximately 18,000 individuals. The exposed data includes:
- names
- Social Security numbers.
No details are disclosed about the nature of the attack or the investigation.
The institution is providing complimentary credit monitoring services to all affected individuals as a precautionary measure against potential identity theft and financial fraud. Additionally, the university has announced plans to strengthen its cybersecurity infrastructure and enhance its employee cybersecurity training programs to prevent similar incidents in the future.
