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University of Texas at Arlington warns personal information stolen during cyberattack
The Brief
- The University of Texas at Arlington warned that personal information was stolen in a cyberattack.
- An investigation confirmed the stolen data, but a university spokesperson declined to say what information was obtained.
Why it matters
Affected individuals may need to watch for notices and take protective steps, and anyone who has shared personal data with the university should assume it could be exposed.
Who’s affected
- Individuals whose personal information was held by the University of Texas at Arlington
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In a statement to Recorded Future News, a spokesperson said an investigation into the attack confirmed the stolen data but declined to say what information was obtained by the threat actors.