Question 1

What happened in the Midland University data breach?

Accepted Answer

Midland University experienced a malware breach that occurred on January 18, 2021. The breach was discovered on January 18, 2021 and publicly disclosed on January 18, 2021. The attack has been attributed to unknown.

Question 2

What data was exposed in the Midland University breach?

Accepted Answer

The following types of data were exposed: Names, Addresses.

Question 3

What should I do if I was affected by the Midland 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 Midland University, and be cautious of phishing attempts that may reference this breach.

Midland University Data Breach

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