Why do the incident date and the report date differ?

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Case File: Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University Data Breach

This file collects the dated facts on record for the Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University incident. The state report is dated August 20, 2026. The incident itself is dated July 10, 2025.

Timeline

406 days separate the incident date from the date it was reported.

July 10, 2025Incident dateWhen the filing says the breach took place.
August 20, 2026Report filed in IndianaDate the notice was lodged with the Indiana Attorney General.

Case facts

Filing state: Indiana
Date reported: August 20, 2026
Incident date: July 10, 2025
Receiving office: Indiana Attorney General

Case notes

The Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University has formally acknowledged a data security incident that took place on July 10, 2025. This breach was later reported to regulatory bodies in Indiana on August 20, 2026, and is currently under ongoing monitoring.

The specifics of how the breach occurred remain unspecified in public records at this time. Such incidents often involve unauthorized access to computer systems or databases that store sensitive information.

While the exact categories of information involved were not detailed in the filing, this type of event typically concerns personal information. Out of an abundance of caution, individuals who may be affected should operate under the assumption that some of their data could have been compromised.

It is advisable for anyone potentially impacted to take proactive steps to protect their personal information. This includes reviewing financial statements and account activity for any unauthorized transactions, placing fraud alerts or security freezes on credit reports, and being vigilant against phishing attempts or suspicious communications.

Always exercise caution when receiving unsolicited requests for personal details. This information is derived from public filings with regulatory authorities, providing a factual record of the reported incident.

Questions about this case file

Where does the Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University case file come from?: Every entry is taken from the breach report Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University lodged with the Indiana Attorney General. Nothing here is estimated.
Why do the incident date and the report date differ?: Companies usually investigate before they report. The gap between the two dates shows how long that took.
What does the records-affected figure count?: It is the number the company gave the state. It can cover residents of that state only, so the national total may be higher.
Does this case file change over time?: Yes. When a company files an update or a new state publishes its copy of the report, the dates and counts here are refreshed.

Indiana data breaches

Filing source: Indiana Attorney General

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