Monroe University

Monroe University based in New Rochelle, New York, a educational institution entity reported a data breach to the Texas Attorney General. The breach was discovered on 2025-09-30 and reported on 2026-01-14. 3,075 Texas residents were affected. 320,973 individuals affected in total. Types of information involved: Name of individual;Social Security Number Information;Driver’s License number;Government-issued ID number (e.g. passport, state ID card);Medical Information;Health Insurance Information. Consumers were notified via U.S. Mail.

Monroe University notified individuals that an unauthorized third party gained access to certain computer systems between December 9, 2024, and December 23, 2024, and acquired copies of files. The investigation concluded on September 30, 2025, that some files contained names coupled with other data elements. The university launched an investigation, reviewed file contents, and is offering two years of credit monitoring. No specific count of affected individuals was disclosed.

Monroe University notified consumers of a data incident where an unauthorized third party accessed systems between Dec 9-23, 2024. Files containing names were acquired. The university offered one year of credit monitoring. The incident was discovered after the fact, with a significant delay between the intrusion and the investigation conclusion in Sept 2025.

Monroe University notified the New Hampshire Attorney General of a data security incident where an unauthorized party accessed systems between Dec 9-23, 2024. The breach affected 233 NH residents, exposing names, SSNs, driver's license numbers, and financial account numbers. Notifications were mailed Jan 13, 2026, offering 12 months of credit monitoring. Monroe engaged forensic investigators and is reviewing technical security measures.

Monroe University notified Maine AG of an external system breach (hacking) occurring Dec 9-23, 2024. Discovered Sep 30, 2025. 320,973 individuals affected, including 85 Maine residents. Data involved names and personal identifiers. Notification sent Jan 2, 2026, offering 12 months of credit monitoring.

Monroe University notified affected individuals of a data breach in which an unauthorized third party accessed certain Monroe computer systems between December 9 and December 23, 2024, acquiring copies of files containing personal information including names. The review of affected files concluded on September 30, 2025. Monroe offered one year of complimentary triple bureau credit monitoring through Cyberscout/TransUnion.

Monroe University reported a data breach to the Indiana Attorney General. The breach occurred on 2024-12-09 and was reported on 2026-01-02. 173 Indiana residents were affected. 320,973 individuals affected in total.

Monroe University notified Nebraska AG of a data incident where an unauthorized third party accessed systems between Dec 9-23, 2024. Files containing names were accessed. A review on Sep 30, 2025 confirmed the scope. The university offered one year of Triple Bureau Credit Monitoring. No evidence of identity theft was found. The notification was sent Jan 2, 2026.

MONROE UNIVERSITY filed a data-breach notice with the Illinois Attorney General in January 2026 (case 26-01-721). The register records the breach as discovered on September 30, 2025. Personal information types reported: drivers license, financial account number, medical information, ssn, username password. Illinois does not publish the number of people affected — 815 ILCS 530/10 permits the Attorney General to publish only the entity name, the types of personal information and the date range.