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Florida Student Aid Website Hack Puts Data of 4.9 Million People at Risk

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Why Low

Low rather than Medium: UK relevance is 40 of 100, little UK-specific signal so far.

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Summary

  • The Florida Department of Education says SSNs and other personal data may have been exposed in a breach of its financial aid website. The post Florida Student Aid Website Hack Puts Data of 4.9 Million People at Risk appeared first on SecurityWeek. " ": "The Florida Department of Education says SSNs and other personal data may have been exposed in a breach of its financial aid website."

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Last change 6d ago · Recheck overdue since 3 Nov 2026, 15:22 UK time

  1. Story2 Nov 2026, 15:23 UK time · 6d ago

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  • ClaimedHeadline60% confidence

    Florida Student Aid Website Hack Puts Data of 4.9 Million People at Risk

  • ProbableSummary fact75% confidence

    The Florida Department of Education says SSNs and other personal data may have been exposed in a breach of its financial aid website. The post Florida Student Aid Website Hack Puts Data of 4.9 Million People at Risk appeared first on SecurityWeek.