MIT Technology Review
Data Breach
www.technologyreview.com7,459
Records Exposed
Nov 2024
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
Dec 2024
Added to Database
About This Breach
In November 2024, a data breach affected a third-party contractor for MIT's Technology Review, exposing the personal information of 290,000 individuals. The compromised data included full names, email addresses, activity dates, and educational backgrounds. This incident underscores the critical need for stringent cybersecurity measures, especially when handling sensitive information through external vendors, to protect against data exposure and maintain trust.
Compromised Data Types
Country
United States
Language
English
Password Storage
No Passwords
Category
Education, Information
Indexed On
Dec 16, 2024
Breach Type
Database
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