Harvard University Database Compromised in Latest Wave of Ivy League Cybersecurity Breaches

Nov 23, 2025 02:03 pm CST

Harvard University, America's oldest academic institution, has suffered a significant data breach following a phone phishing attack, compromising a database containing alumni, donor, and faculty information. This incident follows similar cyberattacks targeting Princeton, UPenn, and Columbia, highlighting the increasing vulnerability of prestigious educational institutions to sophisticated cyber threats.