Houston City College Data Breach Affects 832,000 Students and Alumni
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- •832,000 students and alumni affected by the Houston City College data breach.
- •Data stolen includes 831,642 unique email addresses linked to ShinyHunters.
- •The breach is part of a larger trend of cyberattacks on educational institutions.
Houston City College suffered a significant data breach impacting around 832,000 students and alumni. The breach occurred in June 2026 and is linked to an extortion campaign by the hacker group ShinyHunters. Exposed data includes 831,642 unique email addresses and sensitive personal information. This incident highlights a growing trend of cyberattacks targeting educational institutions. The breach was made public on July 29, 2026, with ongoing investigations into the extent of the data compromised. The college has not yet disclosed specific remediation steps or security measures taken post-incident.
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