JOURNAL ARTICLE

Columbia University Applicants' Personal Data Stolen by Hacker.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Fozi, Cameron 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on a data breach at Columbia University, where personal information of students and applicants, including application decisions and university-issued identification numbers, was allegedly stolen by a hacker. The data, amounting to 1.6 gigabytes and encompassing 2.5 million applications, dates back decades and was confirmed for accuracy by Bloomberg for several individuals. Columbia University has engaged cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. to investigate the breach, which appears to have been executed by a hacktivist aiming to make a political statement regarding affirmative action policies. The university is also facing scrutiny over its admissions practices amid federal funding negotiations related to diversity initiatives. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/07, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Political Science
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:186333399
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