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    Connecticut College Data Breach

    Key takeaways

    • Reports suggest a potential breach involving Connecticut College.
    • Discovered on November 24, 2023.
    • Possible data exposed: Full Name, Social Security Number, Student ID Number, Education Records, Financial Aid Information, Taxpayer ID Number, Driver's License Number, Government ID Numbers, Financial Account Information, Access Codes, Health Benefits Information, Health Enrollment Information, Medical Record Number, Treatment Information.
    • Affects individuals in: California.
    • Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

    Breach confirmed

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    Detailed summary

    Connecticut College detected unauthorized access to its computer systems on or about March 3, 2023. This incident potentially exposed sensitive personal information. The college began sending notice letters to affected individuals on February 7, 2024, and reported the breach to California on February 8, 2024.

    The compromised data included full names, Social Security numbers, student ID numbers, education records, financial aid information, taxpayer ID numbers, driver’s license or other government identification numbers, financial account information/access codes, health benefits/enrollment information, and medical record numbers/treatment information. The exact number of affected individuals has not been publicly disclosed. The breach appears to have impacted Connecticut College's own systems.

    Additional details about the full scope of the breach and the total number of affected individuals may emerge over time as investigations continue and as further notifications are issued to regulators and affected parties.

    Data possibly involved

    • Full Name
    • Social Security Number
      Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
    • Student ID Number
    • Education Records
    • Financial Aid Information
    • Taxpayer ID Number
    • Driver's License Number
      Can be used for identity fraud
    • Government ID Numbers
    • Financial Account Information
    • Access Codes
    • Health Benefits Information
    • Health Enrollment Information
    • Medical Record Number
    • Treatment Information

    Company Response Timeline

    Response Grade
    F

    Took over 180 days or has not yet notified consumers

    Breach Occurred

    Mar 3, 2023

    Company Discovered

    Mar 3, 2023

    Regulator Notified

    Feb 8, 2024

    Consumers Notified

    Feb 7, 2024

    0 days to discover
    341 days to notify consumers

    Breach Verification Status

    Reports Only

    Complete

    Initial dark web reports of potential breach

    Company Confirmed

    Complete

    Company has acknowledged the breach

    Regulator Confirmed

    Current

    Confirmed by regulatory authorities

    Note: Breach verification can take time. Information may evolve as more details become available from companies and regulators.

    Case Status:
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