University of Pennsylvania Confirms Hacker Stole Data

University of Pennsylvania Confirms Hacker Stole Data

The University of Pennsylvania confirms hacker stole data during cyberattack , marking a serious breach that targeted alumni and development systems. The university first dismissed suspicious emails as fraudulent, but later verified that attackers did steal information before systems were secured. Many alumni reported receiving alarming messages from official @upenn.edu email accounts, raising safety and privacy concerns. Image Credits:Erica Denhoff / Icon Sportswire / Getty Images Did the Hacker Access Sensitive Data? According to the University of Pennsylvania, only a select group of systems tied to alumni and development operations was compromised. The hacker sent threatening emails claiming stolen data would be leaked and mocked federal privacy laws. While full details remain undisclosed, Penn says systems were quickly locked down to prevent further unauthorized access. Was the Fraudulent Email Actually Real? Yes. Though initially labeled “fraudulent,” the university later confirmed the…