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    The University of Pennsylvania Data Breach

    Key takeaways

    • Reports suggest a potential breach involving The University of Pennsylvania.
    • Discovered on August 9, 2025.
    • Possible data exposed: Name, Social Security Number (SSN), Date of Birth, Contact Information, Bank Account Number, Routing Number, Internal Communications.
    • Affects individuals in: Maine.
    • Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

    Breach confirmed

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    Detailed summary

    In August 2025, the University of Pennsylvania discovered a data breach stemming from a previously unknown security vulnerability in Oracle E-Business Suite, a third-party vendor used for various operational tasks. The breach was part of a larger Clop ransomware campaign targeting Oracle EBS customers. The University disclosed the incident in November 2025 and sent notification letters to affected individuals in December 2025.

    The breach involved Personally Identifiable Information (PII), including names, Social Security numbers (SSNs), dates of birth, contact information, and financial account details such as bank account and routing numbers. According to university findings, credit card numbers were not compromised. While 1,488 affected residents in Maine were confirmed through the Maine Attorney General filing, the total number of affected individuals remains unconfirmed, with initial estimates suggesting up to 1.2 million entries across students, alumni, and donors.

    The University of Pennsylvania states there is no evidence that this information has been publicly disclosed or misused. The University is offering 24 months of complimentary Experian IdentityWorks services to affected individuals.

    Data possibly involved

    • Name
    • Social Security Number (SSN)
      Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
    • Date of Birth
      Often used in combination with other data for identity theft
    • Contact Information
    • Bank Account Number
      Could allow unauthorized withdrawals or transfers
    • Routing Number
    • Internal Communications

    Company Response Timeline

    Response Grade
    D

    Notified consumers within 91–180 days

    Breach Occurred

    Aug 9, 2025

    Company Discovered

    Aug 9, 2025

    Regulator Notified

    Nov 1, 2025

    Consumers Notified

    Dec 1, 2025

    0 days to discover
    114 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

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