York University data breach exposes personal info dating to 2007

York University disclosed a cyber incident where a threat actor exfiltrated personal information submitted via online forms, with records dating back to 2007. The scope and affected individuals remain unclear, but the long retention window suggests a significant data exposure. This adds to a pattern of higher-education breaches, underscoring persistent vulnerabilities in academic institutions.

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