University of Nottingham hit by cyberattack
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The University of Nottingham confirmed a cyber incident in which a hacking group accessed its student records system, affecting current students and alums. The university said a significant amount of data was accessed and reported the case to the ICO and Action Fraud. The breach raises identity and financial misuse risk for a large student population while forensic work continues.
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Nottingham University data publication on ShinyHunters leak site
Data Leak
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First: 10.06.2026 21:31
Last: 10.06.2026 21:31
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In a post on their dark web leak site, the cybercrime group claims to have stolen over 40GB of documents containing student finance data, billing and payment information, credit card and payment details, and campus portal exports from the University of Nottingham and its Malaysia and China campuses
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**Nottingham University** data was published on the **ShinyHunters** leak site after the group claimed access to the university’s **student records system**. The exposed material...
Nottingham University data publication on ShinyHunters leak site
Data LeakHow related: In a post on their dark web leak site, the cybercrime group claims to have stolen over 40GB of documents containing student finance data, billing and payment information, credit card and payment details, and campus portal exports from the University of Nottingham and its Malaysia and China campuses
About this happening: **Nottingham University** data was published on the **ShinyHunters** leak site after the group claimed access to the university’s **student records system**. The exposed material...
University of Oxford hit by cyberattack
Incident
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First: 08.06.2026 14:14
Last: 08.06.2026 14:14
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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 **...
University of Oxford hit by cyberattack
IncidentAbout this happening: The **University of Oxford** disclosed a **breach** of its **CareerConnect** platform that exposed user account data and created follow-on **phishing** risk. Attackers accessed **...
7-Eleven hit by network compromise
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First: 19.05.2026 17:16
Last: 19.05.2026 17:16
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**7-Eleven** is a **victim-focused breach incident** in which an **unauthorized third party** accessed systems used to store **franchisee documents** on **April 8, 2026**, trigger...
7-Eleven hit by network compromise
IncidentAbout this happening: **7-Eleven** is a **victim-focused breach incident** in which an **unauthorized third party** accessed systems used to store **franchisee documents** on **April 8, 2026**, trigger...
ShinyHunters data-leak site exposing stolen attack data
Data Leak
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First: 31.01.2026 17:02
Last: 31.01.2026 17:02
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While the university has yet to attribute the attack, the ShinyHunters extortion gang claimed responsibility on Tuesday and shared an archive of allegedly stolen documents as proof.
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The **ShinyHunters** extortion gang is publishing stolen data on a **data-leak site** tied to its broader **Oracle PeopleSoft** theft campaign. New reporting adds the **University...
ShinyHunters data-leak site exposing stolen attack data
Data LeakHow related: While the university has yet to attribute the attack, the ShinyHunters extortion gang claimed responsibility on Tuesday and shared an archive of allegedly stolen documents as proof.
About this happening: The **ShinyHunters** extortion gang is publishing stolen data on a **data-leak site** tied to its broader **Oracle PeopleSoft** theft campaign. New reporting adds the **University...
University of Phoenix hit by network compromise
Incident
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First: 03.12.2025 15:23
Last: 03.12.2025 15:23
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**University of Phoenix** disclosed a **data breach** after attackers accessed its **Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS)** financial application during **August 13-22, 2025**. The schoo...
University of Phoenix hit by network compromise
IncidentAbout this happening: **University of Phoenix** disclosed a **data breach** after attackers accessed its **Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS)** financial application during **August 13-22, 2025**. The schoo...
Latest development: 23.12.2025 18:00
Notification letters submitted to the Maine Attorney General’s Office and affected individuals on Monday confirmed that 3,489,274 individuals were affected, including 9131 Maine residents. The compromised data included names, contact information, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and bank account and routing numbers, and University of Phoenix is offering 12 months of credit monitoring, identity theft recovery assistance, dark web monitoring, and a $1m fraud reimbursement policy.
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11.06.2026 10:27 1 articles · 11h ago
ShinyHunters claims responsibility for the University of Nottingham breach
Attribution UpdateShinyHunters claimed responsibility for unauthorized access to the University of Nottingham's student records system and shared an archive of allegedly stolen documents as proof.
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- Nottingham University data breach affects over 450,000 students — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 11.06.2026 10:27
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11.06.2026 10:27 1 articles · 11h ago
ShinyHunters says it stole over 40GB from University of Nottingham systems
Victim Impact UpdateShinyHunters said it stole over 40GB of documents from the University of Nottingham and its Malaysia and China campuses, including student finance data, billing and payment information, credit card and payment details, campus portal exports, and personal data such as names, home addresses, IP addresses, phone numbers, and dates of birth.
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- Nottingham University data breach affects over 450,000 students — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 11.06.2026 10:27
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11.06.2026 10:27 2 articles · 11h ago
University of Nottingham confirms student records access and reports the breach
Initial DisclosureThe University of Nottingham said a well-known cybercriminal group accessed its student record system, exposed a significant amount of data affecting current students and alums, and reported the incident to Action Fraud and the Information Commissioner's Office; Have I Been Pwned later estimated the breach affects 454,600 former and current students.
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- Nottingham University data breach affects over 450,000 students — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 11.06.2026 10:27
- Nottingham University data breach affects over 450,000 students — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 11.06.2026 10:27