Barry University experienced a data breach on January 20, 2022, where personal information of 485 individuals, including two Maine residents, was inadvertently disclosed. The breach was not detected until November 8, 2022, nearly 10 months later. The exposed data likely included sensitive personal details, though the exact nature of the compromised information was not specified in the report. In response, the university offered complimentary 12-month Experian credit monitoring services to affected individuals as a remedial measure. The delay in discovery raises concerns about the institution’s cybersecurity monitoring and incident response protocols. While no evidence of malicious exploitation was reported, the exposure of personal data poses risks such as identity theft, financial fraud, or phishing attacks targeting the victims. The breach underscores the importance of proactive data protection measures, timely detection, and transparent communication in mitigating the fallout from such incidents.

The Maine Office of the Attorney General reported that Barry University experienced a data breach involving Blackbaud from February 7, 2020 to May 20, 2020, which affected 2,625 individuals, including 2 residents of Maine. The breach was identified as an external system breach (hacking), and involved compromised financial account information. The breach was reported on March 13, 2021.