Question 1

What happened in the Michigan State University data breach?

Accepted Answer

Michigan State University experienced a data breach. The breach was publicly disclosed on November 13, 2016.

Question 2

What should I do if I was affected by the Michigan State University breach?

Accepted Answer

If you were affected, you should: monitor your accounts for suspicious activity, consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with the major credit bureaus, watch for official notification letters from Michigan State University, and be cautious of phishing attempts that may reference this breach.

Michigan State University Data Breach

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