Penn Arts & Sciences, University of Pennsylvania Company CyberSecurity Posture

https://www.sas.upenn.edu
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The School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) forms the foundation of the scholarly excellence that has established Penn as one of the world's leading research universities. We teach students across all 12 Penn schools, and our academic departments span the reach from anthropology and biology to sociology and South Asian studies. The three educational divisions of SAS fulfill different missions, united by the School's broader commitment to providing its students with an unrivaled education in the arts and sciences. The College of Arts and Sciences is the academic home of the majority of Penn undergraduates and provides 60 percent of the courses taken by students in Penn's undergraduate professional schools. The Graduate Division offers doctoral training to over 1,500 candidates in more than 30 graduate programs. And the College of Liberal and Professional Studies provides a range of educational opportunities for lifelong learners and working professionals.

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Company Details

Linkedin ID:

pennsas

Website:

https://www.sas.upenn.edu

Employees number:

52

Number of followers:

2,975

NAICS:

6113

Industry Type:

Higher Education

Homepage:

https://www.sas.upenn.edu

IP Addresses:

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Company ID:

PEN_2207593

Scan Status:

In-progress

AI scorePASUP Risk Score (AI oriented)

Between 0 and 549

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Penn Arts & Sciences, University of Pennsylvania

Critical
Current Score
260
C (Critical)
01000
7 incidents
-84.5 avg impact

Incident timeline with MITRE ATT&CK tactics, techniques, and mitigations.

DECEMBER 2025
260
NOVEMBER 2025
344
Breach
06 Nov 2025 • University of Pennsylvania (Penn)
University of Pennsylvania Email Hack and Data Breach (2025)

The University of Pennsylvania suffered a targeted email hack where attackers exploited a **PennKey single sign-on (SSO) account** belonging to a university employee via **social engineering**. The breach granted unauthorized access to multiple systems, including the **Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform, file repositories, a reporting application, and Marketing Cloud**, compromising data of **1.2 million students, alumni, and donors**. Hackers claimed to have stolen **donor records, bank transactions, and internal memos**, threatening to sell or leak the data for financial gain. While Penn restored systems and engaged law enforcement (FBI) and CrowdStrike for investigation, the full scope of exposed data remains unverified. The attack involved **mass phishing emails** sent from the Graduate School of Education’s system, demanding ransom and criticizing the university’s security. Victims are now filing lawsuits, alleging negligence in safeguarding personal information. The university has yet to confirm the exact data stolen but advises affected individuals to enable **credit freezes, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and password resets** as precautionary measures.

252
critical -92
PEN3232532110625
Incident Details -
Type
Data Breach Email Hack Credential Theft Social Engineering
Attack Vector
Stolen Credentials (PennKey SSO) Social Engineering Phishing Mass Email Spoofing
Vulnerability Exploited
Weak Authentication System Lack of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Insufficient Mass Email Controls Over-Permissive Access to CRM/Donor Data
Motivation
Financial Gain Data Theft for Resale Extortion (threatened leak of 'all your data')
Impact
Donor Records Bank Transactions Internal Memos Student/Alumni/Donor PII (claimed 1.2M records) Marketing Cloud Data File Repository Contents PennKey SSO Customer Relationship Management (CRM) File Repositories Reporting Application Marketing Cloud Graduate School of Education Email System Downtime: Systems restored within ~1 week (by 2025-11-08) Mass Fraudulent Emails Sent Ongoing Investigation Disruptions Reputation Damage Legal Liabilities (Multiple Lawsuits Filed) Multiple Lawsuits from Alumni Community Outrage Over Security Failures Severe; Public Criticism of 'Dogshit Elitist Institution' Loss of Trust in Data Security Negative Media Coverage Four Lawsuits Filed (as of 2025-11-05) Allegations of Negligence in Data Security Potential Regulatory Scrutiny High; Experts Recommend Credit Freezes PII of 1.2M+ Individuals Potentially Exposed Bank Transaction Data Accessed Donor Financial Records Compromised
Response
Incident Response Plan Activated: Yes (with third-party cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike) CrowdStrike (Investigation) FBI (Reported to Law Enforcement) Law Enforcement Notified: Yes (Federal Bureau of Investigation) Systems Locked Down to Prevent Further Access Mass Email Controls Tightened Ongoing Investigation to Determine Exfiltrated Data Password Resets (Recommended) Permission Audits for Mass Emails All Systems Restored by 2025-11-08 Enhanced Monitoring Implemented Public FAQ Released Emails to Community Warning of Phishing Risks Media Statements via Interim CIO Enhanced Monitoring: Yes (post-incident)
Data Breach
Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Donor Financial Records Internal University Documents Bank Transactions Marketing Data Number Of Records Exposed: 1,200,000 (claimed; unverified by Penn) Sensitivity Of Data: High (financial, PII, internal communications) Data Exfiltration: Yes (documents leaked on LeakForum; data threatened for sale) PDFs (Internal Memos) Spreadsheets (Donor/Bank Data) Emails CRM Exports Names Email Addresses Donor Profiles Potential SSNs/Financial Data (unconfirmed)
Regulatory Compliance
Four Lawsuits Filed by Alumni (2025-11-04) Potential Violations of State/Federal Data Protection Laws (e.g., FERPA) FBI Notified Potential State Attorney General Disclosures (pending)
Lessons Learned
Single Sign-On (SSO) systems require robust MFA and anomaly detection. Mass email systems need multi-person approval and stricter access controls. Donor/financial data should be segmented from general university systems. Proactive credit monitoring/identity protection should be offered post-breach. Transparency in communication is critical to maintain trust during investigations.
Recommendations
Implement **universal MFA** for all PennKey accounts. Conduct a **full audit of SSO permissions** and reduce over-privileged access. Establish **two-person approval** for mass emails and data exports. Offer **free credit freezes/identity protection** to affected individuals. Enhance **phishing training** for staff/students to prevent social engineering. Isolate **donor/financial systems** from general university networks. Publish a **detailed post-mortem** to rebuild trust with the community.
Investigation Status
Ongoing (as of 2025-11-08); Penn has not verified the full scope of exfiltrated data.
Customer Advisories
Place a **credit freeze** via Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. Enable **MFA on all accounts** (especially email/banking). Monitor accounts for **suspicious transactions**. Avoid clicking links in **unsolicited emails/calls**. Review **Penn’s FAQ** for updates: [https://www.upenn.edu/2025-email-breach-faq](https://www.upenn.edu/2025-email-breach-faq).
Stakeholder Advisories
Force password resets for all PennKey users. Audit and restrict permissions for mass email systems. Monitor dark web for leaked Penn data. Prepare for potential regulatory inquiries (e.g., FTC, state AGs).
Initial Access Broker
Entry Point: Compromised PennKey (SSO) account via social engineering Reconnaissance Period: Unknown (but hackers claimed Penn’s 'weak authentication' made it easy) Donor Databases Bank Transaction Records Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individual Profiles Data Sold On Dark Web: Yes (threatened sale on LeakForum before public leak)
Post Incident Analysis
Lack of MFA on PennKey SSO accounts. Over-permissive access to CRM/donor systems. Inadequate controls for mass email sending. Social engineering vulnerability (employee tricked into sharing credentials). Delayed public disclosure of breach details. Mandatory MFA rollout for all university systems. Segmentation of donor/financial data from general networks. Two-person approval for mass emails/data exports. Enhanced monitoring for anomalous logins/exports. Third-party security audit of PennKey and CRM systems.
References
Blog URL Source URL
NOVEMBER 2025
435
Breach
31 Oct 2025 • University of Pennsylvania (Penn)
University of Pennsylvania Data Breach (2025)

The University of Pennsylvania experienced a cybersecurity breach between **October 31, 2025, and November 1, 2025**, where attackers gained unauthorized access to an employee’s **PennKey account** and exfiltrated sensitive data. The breach resulted in the public disclosure of **thousands of internal files**, including **internal communications, donor records, bank transaction receipts, and personal information (names, addresses, contact details)** of approximately **1.2 million students, alumni, and donors**. The attackers threatened to **sell or further disclose the data**, exposing victims to **identity theft, fraud, and financial risks**. The incident prompted a **class action lawsuit investigation** by Edelson Lechtzin LLP, highlighting severe reputational, financial, and operational consequences for the university.

343
critical -92
PEN1803818110525
Incident Details -
Type
Data Breach Unauthorized Access Data Exfiltration
Attack Vector
Compromised Credentials (PennKey account) Mass Email Phishing (likely) Public Data Dump
Motivation
Financial Gain (potential data sale) Disruption Public Exposure
Impact
University computer network PennKey account system Public disclosure of internal files Reputational damage Potential legal liabilities Class action lawsuit investigation Loss of trust among students/alumni/donors Negative media coverage Potential class action lawsuit (Edelson Lechtzin LLP investigation) Regulatory scrutiny High (personal data exposed: names, addresses, contact details) Moderate (bank transaction receipts exposed)
Response
Legal firm (Edelson Lechtzin LLP - investigation) Public disclosure via press release Advisory for affected individuals to monitor accounts
Data Breach
Personal Identifiable Information (PII) Internal communications Donor records Bank transaction receipts Contact details (names, addresses) Number Of Records Exposed: 1,200,000 Sensitivity Of Data: High (includes financial and personal data) Documents Emails Database records Transaction logs
Regulatory Compliance
Class action lawsuit investigation (Edelson Lechtzin LLP)
Recommendations
Monitor financial accounts and credit reports for suspicious activity Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all critical accounts Conduct a thorough review of access controls and credential security Enhance employee training on phishing and social engineering attacks Establish a clear incident response and communication plan for future breaches
Investigation Status
Ongoing (class action investigation by Edelson Lechtzin LLP)
Customer Advisories
Public notification via press release Legal firm contact provided for affected parties
Stakeholder Advisories
Affected individuals advised to monitor accounts for identity theft
Initial Access Broker
Entry Point: Compromised PennKey account (employee credentials) Student/alumni/donor databases Internal communications Financial records Threatened (potential future sale)
References
Blog URL Source URL
OCTOBER 2025
522
Breach
01 Oct 2025 • University of Pennsylvania (UPenn)
University of Pennsylvania Data Breach (2025)

In late October 2025, the University of Pennsylvania suffered a major data breach after a hacker compromised an employee’s **PennKey SSO account**, gaining unauthorized access to critical systems, including the **VPN, Salesforce, analytics platforms, and internal files**. The attacker exfiltrated sensitive personally identifiable information (PII) of approximately **1.2 million students, alumni, and donors**, including **names, dates of birth, addresses, phone numbers, financial/demographic data (estimated net worth, donation history), race, religion, and sexual orientation**. The breach escalated when the hacker sent **offensive emails to hundreds of thousands of recipients** via Penn’s mailing list and **publicly leaked samples of stolen data** as proof. The incident was reported to the **FBI**, and the university issued a cybersecurity notice on **November 4, 2025**. Victims face risks of **identity theft, phishing, and financial fraud**, with legal firms (e.g., Shamis & Gentile P.A.) investigating potential **class-action lawsuits** for compensation covering credit monitoring, identity protection, and financial losses.

430
critical -92
PEN4092440110525
Incident Details -
Type
Data Breach Unauthorized Access Identity Theft Risk
Attack Vector
Compromised Credentials (PennKey SSO) Phishing/Social Engineering (likely) VPN Exploitation
Vulnerability Exploited
Weak Authentication (SSO) Insufficient Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Lateral Movement within Internal Systems
Motivation
Data Theft Financial Gain (potential ransom or dark web sale) Disruption (offensive emails)
Impact
Names Dates of Birth Addresses Phone Numbers Financial/Demographic Information (net worth, donation history) Race Religion Sexual Orientation VPN Salesforce Analytics Platforms Internal Files Mailing List Platform Unauthorized Email Campaigns Reputation Damage Investigation/Remediation Costs Likely (given offensive emails and PII exposure) High (Ivy League institution; sensitive data exposed) Potential Lawsuits (class action by Shamis & Gentile P.A.) Regulatory Scrutiny High (PII exposed)
Response
Law Enforcement (FBI) Technical Experts (unspecified) SSO Account Revocation VPN Access Restrictions System Isolation (likely) Forensic Investigation Password Resets Enhanced Monitoring Public Notice (FAQs published) Stakeholder Communication Cybersecurity Incident Notice (Nov. 4, 2025) FAQs for Affected Individuals
Data Breach
PII Financial Data Demographic Data Sensitive Personal Attributes (race, religion, sexual orientation) Number Of Records Exposed: 1,200,000 Sensitivity Of Data: High Databases Internal Documents Mailing Lists
Regulatory Compliance
Potential: FERPA (student records) State Data Breach Laws (e.g., Pennsylvania Breach of Personal Information Notification Act) Class Action Lawsuit (investigated by Shamis & Gentile P.A.) FBI Possibly state regulators (not specified)
Recommendations
Implement Stronger MFA for SSO/VPN Access Conduct Regular Security Awareness Training (Phishing Resistance) Enhance Monitoring for Unauthorized Data Exfiltration Segment Critical Systems to Limit Lateral Movement Offer Credit Monitoring/Identity Theft Protection to Affected Individuals
Investigation Status
Ongoing (FBI and internal investigation)
Customer Advisories
Monitor for Identity Theft Report Suspicious Activity Consider Credit Freezes
Stakeholder Advisories
Public FAQs Lawyer-Led Compensation Claims
Initial Access Broker
Entry Point: Compromised PennKey SSO Account Student/Alumni Donor Databases Financial/Demographic Records Likely (sample data posted online)
Post Incident Analysis
Inadequate Authentication Controls Lack of Behavioral Anomaly Detection Overprivileged Access (VPN/Salesforce)
References
Blog URL Source URL
SEPTEMBER 2025
522
AUGUST 2025
518
JULY 2025
513
JUNE 2025
508
MAY 2025
561
Breach
01 May 2025 • University of Pennsylvania (UPenn)
University of Pennsylvania Cyberattack and Data Breach

The University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) suffered a cyberattack involving **sophisticated identity impersonation (social engineering)**, allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access to internal systems linked to **fundraising and alumni databases**. The breach was detected after a fraudulent email was sent from Penn’s Graduate School of Education, triggering an investigation that uncovered the intrusion.Former students have filed lawsuits, alleging UPenn failed to adequately protect their **personal, academic, and financial records**, which may have been exposed. While the university contained the breach and restored affected systems, the **long-term risks remain unclear**, including potential misuse of stolen data (e.g., identity theft, fraud). The FBI is investigating, and UPenn has enlisted **CrowdStrike** for forensic analysis and defense reinforcement.The incident has damaged UPenn’s reputation, with alumni demanding transparency on **what data was compromised, notification timelines, and preventive measures**. The breach highlights broader concerns about **how long universities must safeguard alumni data** and the risks of storing decades-old records on interconnected systems. Legal outcomes may influence cybersecurity standards for higher education institutions nationwide.

499
critical -62
PEN0862408110725
Incident Details -
Type
data breach unauthorized access social engineering
Attack Vector
social engineering identity impersonation
Vulnerability Exploited
human vulnerability (social engineering)
Impact
personal data academic histories financial records alumni/fundraising database records email system (Graduate School of Education) fundraising systems alumni databases Operational Impact: temporary disruption; systems later restored lawsuits from former students demands for transparency reputational damage loss of trust among alumni legal scrutiny multiple lawsuits from former students potential regulatory scrutiny Identity Theft Risk: high (long-term risk for alumni)
Response
CrowdStrike (forensic review and defense reinforcement) suspicious activity detected and contained affected systems isolated systems restored 24/7 monitoring implemented all affected systems restored to normal operation official statement released pledge for transparency (though alumni claim insufficient details)
Data Breach
personal data academic records financial records alumni/fundraising data Sensitivity Of Data: high (includes PII, academic, and financial records)
Regulatory Compliance
multiple lawsuits filed by former students
Investigation Status
ongoing (FBI and CrowdStrike involved)
Customer Advisories
alumni notified of breach; specific details on compromised data not disclosed
Stakeholder Advisories
official statement released; details limited
Initial Access Broker
Entry Point: social engineering (identity impersonation via email system) fundraising databases alumni records
Post Incident Analysis
social engineering (identity impersonation) inadequate preventive measures (per lawsuits) hired CrowdStrike for forensic review strengthened monitoring and internal processes
References
Blog URL Source URL
APRIL 2025
561
MARCH 2025
558
FEBRUARY 2025
554
JANUARY 2025
550
NOVEMBER 2024
631
Breach
02 Nov 2024 • University of Pennsylvania (Penn)
University of Pennsylvania Data Breach and Class Action Lawsuits

The University of Pennsylvania (Penn) suffered a significant **data breach** targeting its information systems, compromising the **confidential data of 1.2 million students, alumni, and donors**. The breach, disclosed on **November 2, 2024**, led to a wave of **class-action lawsuits** from graduates alleging negligence in cybersecurity measures. Plaintiffs claim Penn failed to maintain adequate security systems, monitor for intrusions, or ensure third-party vendors followed proper protocols. The stolen data reportedly includes **Personally Identifiable Information (PII)**, though the full scope remains under investigation. Penn confirmed the breach was **contained** but has not detailed the exact nature of the exposed data. Lawsuits argue the impact is **far broader than acknowledged**, with long-term repercussions expected for affected individuals, including potential **identity theft, financial fraud, or reputational harm**. The incident underscores systemic vulnerabilities in Penn’s data protection framework, raising concerns over compliance and trust among stakeholders.

539
critical -92
PEN1962019110525
Incident Details -
Type
Data Breach Class Action Lawsuits
Impact
Personally Identifiable Information (PII) of students, alumni, and donors Select information systems Four class action lawsuits filed by alumni Brand Reputation Impact: Significant (multiple lawsuits alleging negligence) Four class action lawsuits filed (Christopher Kelly, Mary Sikora, Christian Bersani, Kelli Mackey) Identity Theft Risk: Potential (PII exposed)
Response
Incident Response Plan Activated: Yes (breach contained per University statement) Containment Measures: Breach contained (as of Nov. 2023) Email to community from Joshua Beeman (interim VP of IT and CIO) Dedicated webpage: 'Cybersecurity incident information and FAQ'
Data Breach
Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Number Of Records Exposed: 1.2 million Sensitivity Of Data: High (PII of students, alumni, and donors) Data Exfiltration: Yes (claimed by hacker) Personally Identifiable Information: Yes
Regulatory Compliance
Four class action lawsuits filed (negligence claims)
Investigation Status
Ongoing (University investigating 'nature of the information' obtained)
Customer Advisories
Email to community (Nov. 2023) Dedicated webpage: 'Cybersecurity incident information and FAQ'
Stakeholder Advisories
Email to community (Nov. 2023) Dedicated webpage: 'Cybersecurity incident information and FAQ'
References
Blog URL Source URL
OCTOBER 2023
692
Breach
30 Oct 2023 • University of Pennsylvania (Penn)
University of Pennsylvania (Penn) Mass Cybersecurity Breach and Data Leak

The University of Pennsylvania (Penn) suffered a mass cybersecurity breach on **October 30–31, 2023**, where hackers compromised **select information systems**, including an employee account and **Salesforce Marketing Cloud**. The attackers exfiltrated data belonging to **1.2 million individuals**, including students, alumni, and donors. Stolen information comprised **donation histories, estimated net worth, names, race, and other demographic details**. The breach led to **mass scam emails** sent to ~700,000 recipients, containing offensive content and threats to leak all stolen data. The hacker claimed full access to user data and criticized Penn’s security practices. The university reported the incident to the **FBI** and engaged third-party technical resources for mitigation. While no ransomware was confirmed, the breach exposed **highly sensitive personal and financial records**, posing severe reputational, financial, and operational risks. Penn’s IT and crisis response teams are actively investigating and containing the fallout.

599
critical -93
PEN5203252111925
Incident Details -
Type
data breach unauthorized access phishing/scam emails
Attack Vector
compromised employee account exploitation of Salesforce Marketing Cloud
Motivation
data theft extortion (threatened data leak) disruption (mass scam emails)
Impact
donation history estimated donor net worth demographic details (names, race) email addresses Salesforce Marketing Cloud select University information systems disruption due to mass scam emails investigation and containment efforts reports of offensive emails community concerns over security practices negative publicity criticism of institutional security practices potential regulatory scrutiny FBI investigation high (due to exposed PII and financial data)
Response
technical resources (unspecified) FBI stopping mass emails securing compromised accounts investigation into breach scope securing Salesforce Marketing Cloud statements to media (The Daily Pennsylvanian) email to Penn GSE community acknowledgment of FBI involvement
Data Breach
personally identifiable information (PII) financial data (donation history, net worth) demographic data Number Of Records Exposed: 1,200,000 Sensitivity Of Data: high names race email addresses donation history estimated net worth
Regulatory Compliance
FBI investigation ongoing reported to FBI
Investigation Status
ongoing (Penn IT and Crisis Response Teams, FBI involved)
Customer Advisories
warning about scam emails assurance of ongoing investigation
Stakeholder Advisories
email to Penn GSE community statements to media
Initial Access Broker
Entry Point: compromised employee account Salesforce Marketing Cloud donor and alumni databases
References
Blog URL Source URL
OCTOBER 2023
769
Breach
01 Oct 2023 • University of Pennsylvania (UPenn)
University of Pennsylvania Data Breach and Class-Action Lawsuit

The University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) suffered a significant cybersecurity breach in late October 2023, where hackers infiltrated inadequately secured email systems and exfiltrated **personally identifiable information (PII)** of students, alumni, donors, and employees. The breach exposed internal documents, including **bank transaction receipts, donor memos, and sensitive PII**, which were later dumped publicly. A class-action lawsuit filed by a Penn alumnus alleges negligence, citing UPenn’s failure to implement robust security measures, monitor systems, or enforce vendor safeguards. The attackers, motivated by targeting **ultra-high-net-worth individuals**, exploited weak authentication protocols. The University reported the incident to the FBI and acknowledged the leak’s severity, though the full scope of misuse (e.g., identity theft, financial fraud) remains unresolved. The lawsuit argues UPenn violated the **Federal Trade Commission Act** by failing to protect data, with plaintiffs claiming lifelong risks from the exposed information.

691
critical -78
PEN3394633110425
Incident Details -
Type
Data Breach Unauthorized Access Phishing/Spam Class-Action Lawsuit
Attack Vector
Phishing/Spam Emails Weak Authentication System
Vulnerability Exploited
Inadequate Data Security Measures Weak Authentication System Lack of Monitoring for Existing Threats
Motivation
Financial Gain (Targeting Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals) Exploitation of Weak Security for Data Theft
Impact
Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Internal University Talking Points Donor Memos and Family Information Bank Transaction Receipts Email Accounts University Data Systems (Potentially Vendor Systems) Disruption Due to Spam Emails Reputation Damage Legal and Regulatory Scrutiny Class-Action Lawsuit Filed by Alumni and Affected Individuals Significant Damage Due to Public Disclosure of Breach and Lawsuit Loss of Trust Among Alumni, Donors, and Students Class-Action Lawsuit for Negligence Potential Violation of Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act High (PII Exposed and Allegedly Targeted for Nefarious Use) Bank Transaction Receipts Compromised
Response
Law Enforcement (FBI) Third-Party Technical Resources Investigation in Progress with FBI and Technical Experts Public Statement via University Spokesperson Media Coverage (The Daily Pennsylvanian, The Verge)
Data Breach
Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Internal Documents Donor Information Bank Transaction Receipts Sensitivity Of Data: High (Includes PII, Financial Data, and Confidential University Records) Emails PDFs (Memos, Talking Points) Bank Transaction Records Potentially Other Document Types Names Email Addresses Potentially Other PII (e.g., Financial Details, Donor Information)
Regulatory Compliance
Potential Violation of Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act (Unfair or Deceptive Practices) Class-Action Lawsuit Filed by Christopher Kelly (2014 Alumni) on Behalf of Affected Individuals Reported to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Investigation Status
['Ongoing (Collaboration with FBI and Third-Party Technical Experts)']
Stakeholder Advisories
Public Statement by University Spokesperson Acknowledging Breach and FBI Involvement
Initial Access Broker
Compromised Email Accounts (Phishing/Spam) Weak Authentication System Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals (Donors and Their Families)
Post Incident Analysis
Inadequate Data Security System Weak Authentication Protocols Failure to Monitor for Existing Threats Vendor Security Gaps
References
Blog URL Source URL

Frequently Asked Questions

According to Rankiteo, the current A.I.-based Cyber Score for Penn Arts & Sciences, University of Pennsylvania is 260, which corresponds to a Critical rating.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for November 2025 was 343.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for October 2025 was 430.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for September 2025 was 522.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for August 2025 was 518.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for July 2025 was 513.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for June 2025 was 508.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for May 2025 was 499.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for April 2025 was 561.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for March 2025 was 558.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for February 2025 was 554.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for January 2025 was 550.

Over the past 12 months, the average per-incident point impact on Penn Arts & Sciences, University of Pennsylvania’s A.I Rankiteo Cyber Score has been -84.5 points.

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