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Harvard University data breach exposed info of 851,000 accounts

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Harvard University data breach exposed info of 851,000 accounts

Hackers accessed Harvard University's Alumni Affairs and Development systems in November 2025, compromising data associated with over 850,000 email addresses. The breach was confirmed through Have I Been Pwned, a breach notification service that tracks exposed credentials.

Why it matters: Harvard alumni and donors whose information was stolen face identity theft and targeted phishing risks; security teams should prepare for potential credential abuse and monitor for associated compromises.

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