University of Winnipeg Details

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    University of Winnipeg

    Winnipeg, Manitoba • 600 employees • Education

    https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/
    Canada

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    Education

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    The University of Winnipeg, commonly referred to as UWinnipeg, is a public university located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It was established in 1967 following a merger between several antecedent institutions, including Manitoba College and Wesley College. The university focuses on liberal arts, science, and education and offers both undergraduate and graduate programs. It is particularly known for its strong emphasis on Indigenous scholarship and community engagement.

    The institution has received recognition for its innovative academic programs, commitment to diversity, and sustainability ...
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    Security Incidents

    University of Winnipeg Breach of Mar 2024
    Severity Score
    Significant

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    Unknown

    Summary

    On March 25, 2024, the University of Winnipeg disclosed it had been the target of a cyberattack that resulted in a significant data breach. Initial reports noted compromised personal information, prompting the University to offer two-year credit monitoring services to affected individuals. As the investigation concluded, it was revealed that the breach impacted a broader range of individuals, including undergraduates, graduates, research award winners, specific master's students, and all employees dating back to 2003.

    The compromised data includes personal details such as names, addresses, st...
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    Severity

    The cyberattack on the University of Winnipeg resulted in a significant data breach, affecting undergraduate and graduate students from 2018 onwards, former NSERC USRA winners from 2003 to 2010, Master’s students from 2011 to 2018, and all current and former employees dating back to 2003. Compromised information includes personal details such as names, social insurance numbers, dates of birth, health and financial records, and for certain employees, medical history and treatment plans. The breach has led to an extensive fallout, prompting the university to offer a two-year credit monitoring se...
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    Impact

    The University of Winnipeg recently experienced a significant data breach, affecting a broad spectrum of individuals connected to the institution. The impacted data includes personal details such as names, addresses, student numbers, dates of birth, social insurance numbers, as well as health and financial information for various student groups and employees. Some groups, including employees on leaves of absence, had even more sensitive data compromised, such as medical histories and treatment plans.

    Internal systems or services were not reported to have been taken offline, allowing the Unive...
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