Princeton University security incident history
Hacking, data breaches and other security incidents involving Princeton University, with related coverage.
Princeton University fundraising database breached
Impact: Information in the fundraising database
A cyber security incident at Princeton University compromised its fundraising database. The leaked information included information about prominent figures.
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Impact: Names, email addresses, phone numbers and addresses of alumni, donors, students, academic and other staff and others exposed
On 10 November 2025, phishing targeting a member of staff at Princeton University led to a breach of its advancement and alumni database. Names, email addresses, phone numbers and addresses of alumni, donors, students, academic and other staff and others were exposed. The university disclosed the breach, and a class action alleging a failure to protect personal information was subsequently filed.
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