Confirmed breach

Centralia College data breach

USUnited States

Centralia College (United States) notified the Washington Attorney General of a data breach on 2 September 2023. It told that state about 11,459 Washington residents; the total can be higher.

Status: Confirmed breach
People affected: 11,459 Washington residents (one state’s count; the total can be higher)
Reported: 2 September 2023

What was exposed

The register’s list does not say what was exposed; the notice it links to (under Sources) usually does.

Sources

Official notice · 2 September 2023 · 11,459 Washington residentsWashington Attorney General

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If Centralia College had your data

Look for Centralia College’s own notice or letter: it should say what of yours was involved. Keep it.
The register’s list does not say what was exposed; the notice it links to (under Sources) usually does. If Centralia College has a password of yours, change it now to be safe.
Expect scams that use your details: calls, texts or emails pretending to be Centralia College, your bank or the police. Never give codes or passwords, never approve a sign-in you did not start, never move money.

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Earlier breaches at Centralia College

From the official registers’ and Have I Been Pwned’s full histories. A name match: check the notice to be sure it is the same company.

12 August 2022 Washington Attorney General · 38,418 Washington residents

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