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Data Breach at Florida Department of Education Exposes 4.9 Million Student SSNs

Data Breach at Florida Department of Education Exposes 4.9 Million Student SSNs

First seen 29 Oct 2026, 18:44 UTC • •
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ThreatCluster •October 29, 2026 at 20:16 UTC
  • •Unauthorized access to Florida's student financial aid website exposed 4.9 million SSNs.
  • •FLDOE activated cybersecurity protocols immediately after discovering the breach on October 19.
  • •Financial aid disbursements and student loan eligibility remain unaffected by the breach.

The Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) confirmed a data breach affecting its student financial aid website, which was discovered on October 19, 2026. The breach potentially exposed the Social Security numbers of approximately 4.9 million individuals. FLDOE activated its cybersecurity response protocols immediately upon identifying the unauthorized access. The breach is believed to be limited to the Florida Student Financial Aid website and does not impact current financial aid disbursements or student loan eligibility. FLDOE has notified the Office of the Attorney General and is collaborating with the Florida Digital Service and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to investigate the incident. The department has urged affected individuals to monitor their financial accounts and consider placing fraud alerts. More information will be provided as it becomes available.

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Timeline

2026-10-19
Breach discovered
FLDOE identified unauthorized access to its financial aid website, triggering cybersecurity protocols.
Clickorlando
2026-10-29
Public announcement of breach
FLDOE confirmed the breach and the potential exposure of 4.9 million Social Security numbers.
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Who is affected by the breach?
Approximately 4.9 million individuals whose Social Security numbers were exposed.
What actions should affected individuals take?
Monitor financial accounts for suspicious activity and consider placing fraud alerts.
Is financial aid at risk due to this breach?
No, current financial aid disbursements and eligibility are not affected.