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Alumni, Student, and Staff Information Stolen From Harvard University

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Summary

A phone phishing attack has compromised a system at Harvard University, leading to the theft of sensitive information related to alumni, donors, students, and staff. This incident highlights the severity of social engineering attacks and their potential to affect a wide range of individuals associated with the institution.

Impact

Harvard University alumni, donors, students, staff, and other individuals' information

In the Wild

Unknown

Timeline

Newly disclosed

Remediation

Implement stronger phishing awareness training for staff and students; enhance security measures for sensitive information systems.