Georgetown University experienced a data leak from October 16-17, exposing sensitive student and applicant information.
Georgetown University faced a data leak from October 16-17, exposing sensitive information of students and applicants, including Social Security numbers and GPAs. The breach occurred during maintenance due to an inadvertent setting change, allowing 29 students to access restricted data. The university has since corrected the issue, contacted those involved, and is investigating the incident while emphasizing its commitment to data security and privacy.
October 17, 2024
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