Question 1

What happened in the University of Connecticut data breach?

Accepted Answer

University of Connecticut experienced a malware breach that occurred on Invalid Date. The breach was discovered on March 9, 2015 and publicly disclosed on September 24, 2016.

Question 2

What data was exposed in the University of Connecticut breach?

Accepted Answer

The following types of data were exposed: Social Security Numbers, Names, Addresses, Email Addresses, Phone Numbers.

Question 3

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

University of Connecticut Data Breach

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