#HelsinkiDataBreach

Student, Personnel Information Stolen in City of Helsinki Cyberattack

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May 14, 2024 at 06:54AM The City of Helsinki announced a cyberattack compromising personal information of students and personnel. Initially affecting usernames and email addresses, it expanded to include IDs, addresses, and sensitive data like education and medical records. Over 80,000 individuals are likely affected. The breach exploited a known vulnerability, prompting measures to prevent … Read more

Helsinki suffers data breach after hackers exploit unpatched flaw

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May 13, 2024 at 11:26AM The City of Helsinki is investigating a serious data breach affecting tens of thousands of students, guardians, and personnel. An unauthorized actor gained access to a network drive containing sensitive information, including personally identifiable data. The breach impacts over 80,000 students and their guardians, and all city personnel. Authorities have … Read more