ShinyHunters hit 850k alumni, donors, students, and fam in last year's Harvard University raid
Have I Been Pwned published a detailed analysis of the Harvard data breach, revealing the full scope of compromised information. The initial phishing attack targeted Harvard's Alumni Affairs and Development department, gaining unauthorized system access. Beyond personal details, stolen data includes dates of birth, education levels, charitable donations, social media profiles, and citizenship status.
Key points
- 850,000+ unique email addresses and personal records stolen in phishing attack on Harvard
- ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for November 2025 breach targeting Alumni Affairs department
- Compromised data includes names, addresses, education records, and donation history
- Have I Been Pwned provided most detailed public accounting of breach scope to date
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