Phoenix Education Partners, operating as the University of Phoenix, is a large for‑profit online higher-education institution that recently suffered a major data breach.
Overview
Phoenix Education Partners, operating as the University of Phoenix, is a large for‑profit online higher-education institution that recently suffered a major data breach. The incident is linked to the Clop ransomware group and followed an Oracle systems intrusion, resulting in exposure of data for roughly 3.5 million individuals, highlighting significant cybersecurity risks facing the education sector.
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Clop Ransomware Group Breaches University of Phoenix, Exposing 3.5 Million Records
The University of Phoenix reported a data breach affecting approximately 3.5 million individuals, including current and former students, staff, and suppliers. The breach, attributed to the Clop ransomware group,…
3 articles · Updated December 23, 2025 -
University of Phoenix Data Breach Affects 3.5 Million Individuals
The Clop ransomware gang breached the University of Phoenix's network in August 2025, compromising the data of nearly 3.5 million students, staff, and suppliers. The university disclosed the breach on its official…
2 articles · Updated December 22, 2025
Recent Intelligence Reports
- Clop Ransomware Group Linked to 3.5m University of Phoenix Breach — Infosecurity-Magazine · December 23, 2025
- University of Phoenix data breach impacts nearly 3.5 million individuals — Bleepingcomputer · December 22, 2025
- University of Phoenix discloses data breach after Oracle hack — Bleepingcomputer · December 3, 2025