A phishing scam falsely claimed degrees were revoked, alarming Western Sydney University students and alumni on October 6, 2025.

Western Sydney University confirmed a phishing scam targeting students and alumni with fraudulent emails falsely claiming degrees were revoked and recipients banned from future study. The university stated the messages were not legitimate, reported the incident to NSW Police, and apologized for the distress caused. Authorities are investigating, with no further details released due to the ongoing legal process. The scam follows prior cyber breaches in 2024 and 2025 that exposed student data on the dark web. The university urged recipients to verify communications through official channels and avoid suspicious links.