UMass Dartmouth Data Breach Exposes Sensitive PII

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (UMass Dartmouth) has experienced a data breach affecting at least 75,357 individuals. The cybersecurity incident involved unauthorized access to certain university systems, potentially exposing sensitive personal information of students, faculty, and staff.

UMass Dartmouth disclosed the data breach to the Massachusetts Attorney General's office on June 16, 2025. Exposed information is likely personally identifiable information (PII) and may include name, address, contact information, Social Security number, and other sensitive records.

The number of affected individuals and exact method of unauthorized access have not been made public.

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's response

UMass Dartmouth is in the process of notifying affected individuals. More than likely, there is an ongoing investigation.

If you receive data breach notification from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, you may want to:

• Sign up for the free Experian IdentityWorks identity protection offered in your notice, paid for by UMass Dartmouth.
• Monitor your credit reports and financial accounts for any unusual activity.
• Be alert for phishing emails or phone calls that may use your exposed information.
• Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with major credit bureaus.

For more information about the university, visit the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth website.