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University of Southern California

Disclosed Jul 19, 2005270,000 affectedUnverified

USC hack: 270,000 records possibly accessed, dozens confirmed exposed

A hacking incident at the University of Southern California possibly accessed about 270,000 records, though only dozens were confirmed exposed.

What is known

People affected270,000 (as reported by the organization)
DisclosedJul 19, 2005
AttackHacking
Data exposedOther
SectorEducation · US
StatusUnverified: not yet confirmed by an official notice, a filing or the organization

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History of this record
Added2026-09-25
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First seen 2026-09-25 (Research). Record counts are as reported. Not legal advice.

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