University of Sydney Reports Limited Data Breach Affecting International Staff and Students
The University of Sydney has reported a data breach, though no misuse of personal information has been detected. The breach, isolated to a single platform, has affected a limited number of international staff and students in Australia.
In 2020, a breach at ProctorU, a third-party proctoring platform provider, resulted in the theft and publication of 440,000 user records, including those of the University of Sydney and its peers in Arizona and other states. The university has recently discovered its involvement in this incident and promptly informed the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC), the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC), and the New South Wales privacy commissioner.
The breach was limited in scope, affecting only a small number of international staff and students. It did not compromise other university systems. The university has taken steps to mitigate the impact, including posting cybersecurity best practices for students to follow.
The University of Sydney has experienced a supply chain-related data breach, with international students and applicants being impacted. While no misuse of personal information has been detected, the university has taken appropriate measures to address the incident and enhance cybersecurity awareness. Relevant authorities have been notified, and the university continues to monitor the situation.
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