A significant data breach has allegedly struck the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL), one of Mexico’s largest and most important public universities. A post on a notorious online forum claims to have possession of a database containing sensitive personal information belonging to individuals associated with the institution. The full extent of the breach is not yet clear, but the perpetrator claims the sample of leaked data is only a portion of a much larger database, which is being offered for sale.
The Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, a public institution with a history dating back to 1933, is a cornerstone of higher education in northeastern Mexico, serving over 218,000 students and employing nearly 7,000 academic staff. The university is a vital center for research and offers a vast array of educational programs. The alleged leak of its data could have serious implications for the privacy and security of its students, faculty, and alumni. The origin of the breach is currently unknown, and it is unclear how the attackers managed to infiltrate the university’s systems.
The individual or group behind the alleged leak has listed the types of compromised information. The data allegedly exposed includes:
- Full name
- Full address
- Phone
- Degree