University of Sydney code repository personal data leak
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The University of Sydney confirmed a data leak after attackers accessed and downloaded files from a single online IT code library, exposing personal information on more than 27,000 people. The exposed records included names, dates of birth, phone numbers, home addresses, and job details. The university said it found no evidence that the data was published online or misused. It has started notifying affected people and has reported the breach to Australian privacy and cyber authorities.
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18.12.2025 22:22 1 articles · 5mo ago
University of Sydney detects repository breach and blocks access
Initial DisclosureUniversity of Sydney says attackers accessed a single online IT code library, stole files containing personal information of staff and students, and the institution blocked the unauthorized access, secured the environment, and notified the New South Wales Privacy Commissioner, the Australian Cyber Security Centre, and education regulators after suspicious activity was detected last week; it also said there was no evidence the data was published online or misused.
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- University of Sydney suffers data breach exposing student and staff info — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 18.12.2025 22:22
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18.12.2025 22:22 2 articles · 5mo ago
University of Sydney starts notifications and support for affected individuals
Victim Impact UpdateUniversity of Sydney began personalized notifications to impacted staff, affiliates, students, alumni, and supporters after confirming that more than 27,000 individuals were affected, established a dedicated cyber-incident support service, published a FAQ page for the ongoing investigation, and advised affected people to change passwords and enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) where possible.
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- University of Sydney suffers data breach exposing student and staff info — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 18.12.2025 22:22
- University of Sydney suffers data breach exposing student and staff info — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 18.12.2025 22:22