A politically motivated hacker compromised sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers and birth dates, last year when they breached Columbia University's computer systems, the school told members of its community.
“The affected data included your name, date of birth, and Social Security number, as well as any personal information that you provided in connection with your application to Columbia, or that we collected during your studies if you enrolled,” Columbia wrote in a Monday email obtained by The Independent. “This includes your contact details, demographic information, academic history, financial aid-related information, and any insurance-related information and health information.”
