Confirmed by York University: York University in Toronto has confirmed that a threat actor breached its systems and accessed personal information submitted through online forms.
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Questions about the York University breach
Was York University hacked?
BleepingComputer reported a data breach at York University (Canada) on 9 November 2026, and it has been confirmed. How it happened, by the sources: hacking, through online forms.
What data was exposed in the York University breach?
Government ID numbers, Health and medical information, Email addresses, Phone numbers, Dates of birth, York identification numbers, Third-party contact information and Academic history, by the notices and reports on this page.
How do I know if I was affected?
Organisations normally tell the people whose data was involved, by letter or email, and that notice says what of yours was in it. We cannot look up individual people. If you got a notice, check that it is real, then follow the steps on this page.
Is there a York University data breach settlement?
No settlement open for claims is on record for York University as of 15 November 2026. Every open settlement is listed with its deadline.
Is a letter, email or text about the York University breach real or a scam?
A real notice names the breach, says what data was involved and never asks for a password, a code or a payment. Criminals often send fake notices after a breach is in the news. Do not use links or phone numbers in the message: go to York University’s own site, or check the letter here.
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