Hoodline Columbia University Data Breach: $16.1M Settlement After 2025 Cyberattack
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- •Columbia's 2025 breach affected approximately 869,000 individuals.
- •The attack was politically motivated, not financially driven.
- •Columbia has agreed to a $16.1 million settlement for affected individuals.
Columbia University confirmed that a 2025 cyberattack exposed personal data of nearly 869,000 individuals. The investigation revealed that the breach was politically motivated, with no evidence that the stolen data was sold or distributed on the dark web. The hacker claimed to seek proof of ongoing affirmative action practices in admissions post-2023 Supreme Court ruling. The breach included sensitive information such as Social Security numbers, health records, and financial aid details. In response, Columbia has agreed to a $16.1 million settlement for affected individuals, with claims administered by Angeion Group LLC. Eligible claimants can receive reimbursement for documented losses or a cash payment. The settlement was granted preliminary court approval in September 2026. Columbia has also committed to enhancing its cybersecurity measures following the incident.
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