(Getty Images) Threat actor hijacked subdomains at 30+ major universities, researcher found Subdomain hijackings are a common technique for piggybacking on the prestige of respected institutions, a researcher wrote. 21 hours ago By EdScoop Staff
(Getty Images) Harvard faces ‘active and specific cybersecurity threat’ Phishing attempts against Harvard University come as other institutions face similar online threats. Apr 6, 2026 By EdScoop Staff
(Getty Images) U. Hawaii Cancer Center confirms data compromised A ransomware attack last year has reportedly caused the personal information of more than 1.2 million people to have been compromised. Mar 3, 2026 By EdScoop Staff
A man walks on campus at Princeton University on February 4, 2020 in Princeton, New Jersey. (William Thomas Cain / Getty Images) Princeton database compromised in cyberattack A Princeton University database containing the personal information of donors was compromised in a recent cyberattack, the school reported. Nov 20, 2025 By EdScoop Staff
University students walk on pedestrian road near University of Pennsylvania. (Getty Images) U. of Pennsylvania alumni sue over cyber breach Three former students at the University of Pennsylvania are suing the institution, claiming it failed to protect their sensitive personal information, WPHL reported on Thursday. The suit… Nov 6, 2025 By EdScoop Staff
(Getty Images) Cyberattack leads university in St. Thomas, Texas, to go offline A cyberattack has led administrators at a Houston, Texas, university to put systems offline. Aug 20, 2025 By EdScoop Staff
The Library of Columbia University (Getty Images) Columbia U. confirms cyberattack compromised student, employee data A recent cyberattack compromised the Social Security numbers and other personal information of students and employees, administrators announced. Aug 7, 2025 By EdScoop Staff
The Library of Columbia University (Getty Images) Cyberattack disrupts networks at Columbia University A cybersecurity incident disrupted operations and student services, Columbia University officials have announced. Jun 30, 2025 By EdScoop Staff
(Getty Images) Cyberattack at Texas Tech University health centers exposed patient data A ransomware attack has potentially compromised the personal information of 1.4 million patients, according to a recent announcement. Dec 16, 2024 By EdScoop Staff
(Getty Images) New Jersey City University hit by ransomware More than a month after sustaining a ransomware attack, New Jersey City University leaders have notified their students of the cyberattack. Jul 31, 2024 By Colin Wood