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Cyberattack hits University of Munich, potentially exposing student financial data

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Cyberattack hits University of Munich, potentially exposing student financial data

Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich disclosed a cyberattack that exposed enrollment data stored on one of its systems. An attacker gained access to student information through a compromised IT system.

Why it matters: Students and staff at LMU Munich face potential identity theft and financial fraud from exposed enrollment records; the institution should notify affected individuals and assess the scope of accessed data.

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