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Odessa College Data Breach Affects Texans

October 1, 2024
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Odessa College Data Breach Affects Texans

In July 2024, Odessa College in West Texas experienced a significant data breach that exposed the personal information of 3,521 individuals. The breach was later claimed by the FOG ransomware group, which boasted on their dark web platform that they had stolen 18 GB of data from the college’s systems. On October 1, 2024, the college confirmed unauthorized access to its systems, resulting in the exposure of a wide range of sensitive data, including Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, medical records, and financial details.

The breach has raised serious concerns due to the sensitive nature of the information compromised, including health insurance details and government-issued ID numbers. This personal information is highly valuable to cybercriminals and poses significant risks to those affected, such as identity theft and financial fraud. The college has disclosed the breach to the Texas Attorney General’s office, which is actively monitoring the situation, although the exact method of the breach remains unclear at this time.

In response to the breach, Odessa College has notified all affected individuals through U.S. Mail, providing them with details about the breach and offering guidance on how to protect their personal information. The college is also working to enhance its cybersecurity protocols, bringing in external experts to investigate the breach and secure its systems against future attacks. While these steps are crucial, the breach underscores the importance of robust data security measures in educational institutions, especially as they increasingly store sensitive personal and financial information.

Affected individuals are being advised to take immediate steps to protect their information, such as monitoring financial accounts for unauthorized activity, checking credit reports for unfamiliar accounts, and considering credit freezes. The breach also highlights the increasing threat posed by ransomware attacks, which have become more frequent and sophisticated in targeting educational institutions and other critical sectors. Odessa College’s response, along with its efforts to bolster cybersecurity, reflects the growing recognition of the need to safeguard sensitive data in an era of rising cybercrime.

 

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  • Odessa College Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of 3521 Texans
Tags: cyber incidentsCyber Incidents 2024CyberattackData BreachesEducationFOG ransomware groupOctober 2024Odessa CollegeTexasUnited States
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