The incidents occurred the same week a report revealed that Chinese hackers targeted more than two dozen universities in the U.S. and other countries in an effort to steal research about maritime technology being developed for military use.
Oberlin College was one of three schools affected by an admissions data breach. By Morgan Smith Morgan Smith Education reporter focused on campus life at colleges and universities in the Washington area Email Bio Follow March 8 at 6:18 PM Applicants to three private colleges this week discovered just how steep the price of admission can run.
Cybersecurity is a growing concern among colleges and universities. The incidents occurred the same week a report revealed that Chinese hackers had targeted more than two dozen universities in the United States and other countries in an effort to steal research about maritime technology being developed for military use.
Hamilton College learned Monday someone gained unauthorized access to its admissions system, said Vige Barrie, a college spokeswoman. Some applicants received an email offering to provide application information for payment. Barrie said the hackers may have obtained some information from student applications, but there has been no evidence applicants’ Social Security numbers or credit card information was compromised.
Oberlin spokesman Scott Wargo said the college has not received reports of prospective or current students receiving emails from the hacker.
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