University of Nottingham Confirms Breach After Hackers Leak Data

THE University of Nottingham in the UK has confirmed a data breach involving the theft of files by the ShinyHunters hacker collective. The leaked data purportedly includes financial information and personal details of current students and alumni, affecting around 455,000 unique email addresses along with other sensitive information such as names, addresses, phone numbers, and academic details. The university is working with authorities to understand the breach and has directly contacted those impacted. This incident highlights ongoing cybersecurity threats faced by educational institutions.