Colorado State University - Pueblo

On August 14, 2024, Colorado State University – Pueblo experienced a social engineering attack targeting university employees. An unauthorized third party manipulated staff members into providing access to an unprotected Excel spreadsheet containing student first and last names, CSU ID numbers, and current billing balances for approximately 11,079 individuals (2 Maine residents). No university or CSU System computer systems were breached. Electronic notifications were sent on August 18, 2024.

Colorado State University – Pueblo reported a phishing incident on August 14, 2024, where an employee was targeted by a social engineering attack impersonating the university controller. The employee sent an unprotected Excel spreadsheet containing student information (names, SSNs, DOBs, etc.) to an unauthorized third party. The breach was discovered on August 15, 2024. A total of 11,079 individuals were affected, including 4 New Hampshire residents. The university notified affected individuals electronically on August 18, 2024, and implemented additional employee cybersecurity training.

Colorado State University – Pueblo notified consumers of a cybersecurity event on August 14, 2024, where employees were targeted by a social engineering attack. An unprotected Excel spreadsheet containing names, CSU ID numbers, and current billing balances was obtained by an unauthorized third party. No other systems were breached. The notice was filed with the Vermont Attorney General on September 4, 2024.

Colorado State University Board Governors dba Colorado State University Puebl reported a data breach to the Indiana Attorney General. The breach occurred on 2024-08-15 and was reported on 2024-08-18. 22 Indiana residents were affected. 11,079 individuals affected in total.