Harvard University hit by cyberattack
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Harvard University said its Alumni Affairs and Development systems were compromised in a voice phishing attack, exposing personal information for students, alumni, donors, staff, and faculty. The exposed records included email addresses, telephone numbers, home and business addresses, event attendance records, donation details, and biographical information tied to fundraising and alumni engagement. Harvard said the affected systems did not contain Social Security numbers, passwords, payment card information, or other financial data. The university removed the attacker's access, is working with law enforcement and third-party cybersecurity experts, and sent breach notices on November 22.
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24.11.2025 16:06 1 articles · 7mo ago
Harvard University detects unauthorized access to alumni systems
Untyped PhaseHarvard University discovered that information systems used by Alumni Affairs and Development were accessed by an unauthorized party as a result of a phone-based phishing attack on November 18, 2025.
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- Harvard University discloses data breach affecting alumni, donors — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 24.11.2025 16:06
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24.11.2025 16:06 1 articles · 7mo ago
Harvard University removes attacker access and sends breach notices
Untyped PhaseHarvard University removed the attacker's access to its systems and prevent further unauthorized access, worked with law enforcement and third-party cybersecurity experts, and sent data breach notifications to potentially affected individuals on November 22, 2025.
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- Harvard University discloses data breach affecting alumni, donors — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 24.11.2025 16:06
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24.11.2025 16:06 2 articles · 7mo ago
Harvard University publicly discloses the voice phishing compromise
Initial DisclosureHarvard University publicly disclosed that its Alumni Affairs and Development systems were compromised in a voice phishing attack, exposing personal information for students, alumni, donors, staff, and faculty members, including email addresses, telephone numbers, home and business addresses, event attendance records, donation details, and biographical information tied to fundraising and alumni engagement activities.
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- Harvard University discloses data breach affecting alumni, donors — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 24.11.2025 16:06
- Alumni, Student, and Staff Information Stolen From Harvard University — www.securityweek.com — 25.11.2025 16:15