University of Oxford hit by cyberattack
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The University of Oxford disclosed a breach of its CareerConnect platform that exposed user account data and created follow-on phishing risk. Attackers accessed first names, last names, email addresses, and encrypted passwords tied to local accounts. Oxford said its own systems were not compromised and the affected passwords were invalidated and reset.
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08.06.2026 14:14 1 articles · 6h ago
CareerConnect platform breach exposes Oxford user account data
Victim Impact UpdateGroup GTI's CareerConnect platform used by the University of Oxford was breached on May 28, and attackers accessed users' first names, last names, email addresses, and encrypted passwords for local accounts that do not use Single Sign-On (SSO).
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- Oxford University discloses data breach after careers platform hack — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 08.06.2026 14:14
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08.06.2026 14:14 2 articles · 6h ago
Oxford discloses CareerConnect breach and warns users about phishing
Initial DisclosureThe University of Oxford disclosed that the Group GTI-run CareerConnect platform had been compromised, said its own systems were not affected, invalidated local CareerConnect passwords, and warned staff, students, alumni, research staff, and employer users about phishing or scam emails.
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- Oxford University discloses data breach after careers platform hack — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 08.06.2026 14:14
- Oxford University discloses data breach after careers platform hack — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 08.06.2026 14:14