Question 1

What happened in the The Pennsylvania State University, College of Engineering data breach?

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The Pennsylvania State University, College of Engineering experienced a data breach. The breach was publicly disclosed on September 4, 2012.

Question 2

What should I do if I was affected by the The Pennsylvania State University, College of Engineering 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 The Pennsylvania State University, College of Engineering, and be cautious of phishing attempts that may reference this breach.

The Pennsylvania State University, College of Engineering Data Breach

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