Western Sydney University discloses data breach, 7,500 ‘impacted individuals’ notified

Western Sydney University (WSU) experienced a cyber breach, potentially exposing student data. The breach occurred as early as May 2023 and was detected in January but was quickly shut down. The perpetrator had accessed WSU’s Office 365 environment, including some email accounts and SharePoint files. A worksheet with graduating students’ detailed information was accessed. The breach’s extent remains undisclosed, but 7500 emails were sent to affected individuals. Agencies and organizations have been notified and are involved in ongoing investigations.