Harvard University
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Harvard University is a private research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It is the oldest institution of higher education in the United States and is devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, and research.
AI-summarized from indexed web sources · Cambridge, Massachusetts · 2026-08-04 · source
Disclosures
20
State AG · Leak Site · HHS OCR · 4 jurisdictions
Multi-filing incidents
2
incidents joining 2+ filings here
Max affected reported
8,311
as filed · State AG MA
Leak-site claims
2
unverified actor claims
Identity resolution
- Canonical name
- Harvard University
- Normalized
- harvard university— dedupe via name-norm; Microsoft / MSFT collapse to one row
- GLEIF LEI
- No match
- SEC EDGAR CIK
- None — not an SEC registrant
- Domain
- harvard.edu
Disclosure history (20)newest first
- New Hampshire State AGas victim2026-02-06
Harvard University notified the New Hampshire Attorney General on February 6, 2026, regarding a data incident involving the CL0p threat actor. The actor exploited a zero-day vulnerability in an Oracle E-Business Suite application between August 9 and August 20, 2025, to exfiltrate and publish data. The breach affected 4 New Hampshire residents, exposing names, addresses, and Social Security numbers. Harvard engaged forensic experts, applied Oracle's patch, and is providing two years of credit monitoring to affected individuals.
- GLOBALLeak Siteas victim2026-02-04
Size: 1.1GB (compressed) | Updated: 04 Feb 2026 | Note: Make the right decision, don't be the next headline. | This is the direct result of advisors advising you against paying a ransom. It has the opposite effect. Do NOT provoke us again and pay the ransom when we contact you.
- GLOBALLeak Siteas victim2025-10-27
Harvard.edu is the official website of Harvard University, a private Ivy League research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The platform provides extensive resources about their programs, academic departments, research, libraries, museums, and campus life. It offers information on admissions, financial aid, courses, faculty, and alumni. As a globally recognized educational institution, its online presence serves students, educators, and researchers worldwide.
- GEORGIAHHS OCRas reporting2024-06-06
IACT Health reported to HHS on 2024-06-06 a Hacking/IT Incident affecting 676 individuals. Breached information located on Network Server. A business associate experienced the hacking incident, exposing PHI including names, addresses, dates of birth, and diagnoses. The CE and BA implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards.
- Massachusetts State AGas victim2018-12-18
Harvard University Office of the General Counsel reported a data breach to the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation. The breach was reported on 2018-12-18. 36 Massachusetts residents were affected. The report records the breach type as electronic.
- Massachusetts State AGas victim2017-02-08
Harvard University reported a data breach to the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation. The breach was reported on 2017-02-08. 3 Massachusetts residents were affected. The report records the breach type as electronic.
- Massachusetts State AGas victim2016-10-31
Harvard University reported a data breach to the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation. The breach was reported on 2016-10-31. 1 Massachusetts residents were affected. The report records the breach type as electronic.
- Massachusetts State AGas victim2016-09-12
Harvard University reported a data breach to the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation. The breach was reported on 2016-09-12. 1 Massachusetts residents were affected. The report records the breach type as electronic.
- Massachusetts State AGas victim2016-04-11
Harvard University Office of the General Counsel reported a data breach to the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation. The breach was reported on 2016-04-11. 54 Massachusetts residents were affected. The report records the breach type as electronic.
- Massachusetts State AGas victim2015-10-29
Havard University reported a data breach to the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation. The breach was reported on 2015-10-29. 1 Massachusetts residents were affected. The report records the breach type as electronic.
- Massachusetts State AGas victim2014-11-12
Harvard University reported a data breach to the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation. The breach was reported on 2014-11-12. 2 Massachusetts residents were affected. The report records the breach type as electronic.
- Massachusetts State AGas victim2013-09-19
Harvard University reported a data breach to the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation. The breach was reported on 2013-09-19. 3 Massachusetts residents were affected. The report records the breach type as electronic.
- Massachusetts State AGas victim2012-12-19
Harvard University reported a data breach to the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation. The breach was reported on 2012-12-19. 6 Massachusetts residents were affected. The report records the breach type as paper.
- Massachusetts State AGas victim2012-11-23
Harvard University reported a data breach to the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation. The breach was reported on 2012-11-23. 11 Massachusetts residents were affected. The report records the breach type as electronic.
- Massachusetts State AGas victim2010-08-30
Harvard University reported a data breach to the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation. The breach was reported on 2010-08-30. 3 Massachusetts residents were affected. The report records the breach type as electronic.
- Massachusetts State AGas victim2010-06-18
Harvard University reported a data breach to the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation. The breach was reported on 2010-06-18. 6 Massachusetts residents were affected. The report records the breach type as electronic.
- Massachusetts State AGas victim2010-03-16
Harvard University reported a data breach to the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation. The breach was reported on 2010-03-16. 29 Massachusetts residents were affected. The report records the breach type as electronic.
- Massachusetts State AGas victim2008-11-05
Harvard University - Law School reported a data breach to the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation. The breach was reported on 2008-11-05. 8,311 Massachusetts residents were affected. The report records the breach type as electronic.
- Massachusetts State AGas victim2008-03-12
Harvard University reported a data breach to the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation. The breach was reported on 2008-03-12. 1,378 Massachusetts residents were affected. The report records the breach type as electronic.
- Massachusetts State AGas victim2007-11-16
Harvard University reported a data breach to the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation. The breach was reported on 2007-11-16. 41 Massachusetts residents were affected. The report records the breach type as paper.