Where does the Cabrillo College case file come from?

Every entry is taken from the breach report Cabrillo College lodged with the Maryland 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.

Case file

Case File: Cabrillo College Data Breach

This file collects the dated facts on record for the Cabrillo College incident. The state report is dated February 3, 2025.

Timeline

February 3, 2025Report filed in MarylandDate the notice was lodged with the Maryland Attorney General.

Case facts

Filing state: Maryland
Date reported: February 3, 2025
Receiving office: Maryland Attorney General

Case notes

Cabrillo College reported a data security incident to regulators in Maryland on February 3, 2025. This notification confirms that the institution experienced a breach impacting personal information.

The official filing indicates that an investigation is ongoing, and specific details about the nature of the breach, the exact type of information involved, and the number of individuals affected were not specified in the public record.

Despite the unspecified details, the filing serves as an alert for individuals who may have received a notification directly from Cabrillo College. It signifies that some of their personal information could be at risk due to this event.

Individuals who have been informed of this incident should remain vigilant. Review financial statements and other account activity regularly for any unauthorized transactions or suspicious inquiries. Consider placing a fraud alert on credit reports.

It is also advisable to reset passwords for important online accounts, especially if those passwords were reused across multiple services. Be cautious of unsolicited communications that claim to be from Cabrillo College or other entities asking for personal details.

Questions about this case file

Where does the Cabrillo College case file come from?: Every entry is taken from the breach report Cabrillo College lodged with the Maryland 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.

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Filing source: Maryland Attorney General

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