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Ransomware group ExfilSquad hits Newcastle University
Newcastle University — a education target operating in GB has been listed by the ExfilSquad ransomware group on 2026-07-26. The information below reflects what the threat actor has publicly claimed on their leak site; the details have not been independently verified.
Incident Report
| Target Organization | Newcastle University |
|---|---|
| Threat Group | ExfilSquad |
| Summary | DATA SUMMARY: 440K~ records containing: applicant and student contact information, significant PII, and admissions data. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-07-26 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-07-26 |
| Region | GB |
| Target Domain | ncl.ac.uk |
| Business Sector | Education |
| Severity | MEDIUM |
Claim by ExfilSquad
DATA SUMMARY: 440K~ records containing: applicant and student contact information, significant PII, and admissions data.
Posted by the ExfilSquad threat actor on its public leak site. This is the group's own statement and has not been independently verified by HackerFeeds.
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