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Columbia University student data stolen by politically motivated hacker, university says

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A politically motivated hacker breached Columbia University's data systems last week, stealing student records and causing widespread disruptions.

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  1. ABC 7 New York

    Columbia University student data stolen by politically motivated hacker, university says (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    A politically motivated hacker breached Columbia University's data systems last week, stealing student records and causing widespread disruptions.

  2. Bangor Daily News

    Columbia student data stolen by politically motivated hacker, university says (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    NEW YORK (AP) — A politically motivated hacker breached Columbia University’s data systems last week, stealing troves of student documents while briefly

  3. amNewYork

    Columbia hacker stole data for a ‘political agenda,’ university official says (opens amNewYork)

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    A hacker who breached Columbia University’s computer systems in late June was a “hacktivist” who stole students’ data to further a political agenda.

  4. New York Post

    ‘Hacktivist’ steals data of 2.5M Columbia University students, employees and applicants in politically motivated cyberattack (opens New York Post)

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    A seasoned "hacktivist" reportedly stole sensitive data from more than 2 million Columbia University students, applicants and employees in a targeted breach officials believe was politically motivated.

  5. Gothamist

    Columbia students’ data stolen in politically motivated cyberattack, university says (opens Gothamist)

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    The university official said that the purported “hacktivist” targeted specific documents during the June 24 cyberattack.

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