Bristol Community College Breach
Date: December, 2022Bristol Community College is a public school that serves approximately 11,000 students annually. The school has over 1,000 faculty members and earns more than $33 million each year. This school is based in Fall River, Massachusetts, and is responsible for securing information for students and faculty both. The school suffered from a data breach recently and put many people at risk because of it.
What Was the Breach?
- Credit Card Information
- Debit Card Information
- HIPPA Protected Data
- State ID Numbers
- First and Last Names
- Passport Information
How Did the Breach Occur?
The Bristal College breach occurred because a single hacker or a group of attackers broke into the school's file network and began accessing confidential information in an effort to profit from the students and faculty at the school.
When Did This Breach Occur?
The Bristol Community College data breach took place between December 13 and December 14, 2022. During those days, thousands of documents were accessed, and countless people were exposed. It wasn't until May 10, 2023, that official statements were released by the school about this breach.
Who Does the Breach Impact?
The Bristol Community College data breach has impacted students and faculty at the college over the last several years. If you attended the school or you worked there, you may receive a notice informing you that you were involved in the breach. You should take immediate action to protect yourself. Monitor the financial accounts involved and look over your credit regularly. You could also invest in credit monitoring services for added security for your credit.
How Many Files Does the Breach Affect?
We don't know the total number of Bristol Community College files, but we believe thousands of documents and files were accessed.
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