2025–2026 Bennett College — network access Oct 27–Nov 15 2025; CA AG notice Aug 2026
Data compromised
First and last name plus additional personal information fields described in redacted California AG sample notice
Technical writeup
Verified California AG sample notice dated August 28, 2026 (and local Fox8 coverage of dark-web exposure claims). Bennett College (Greensboro, NC HBCU) investigated a November 15, 2025 network disruption with forensic help and law enforcement; unauthorized access window October 27–November 15, 2025. Address/data review completed July 9, 2026; 12 months credit monitoring offered. National count not in sample letter; recordsAffected 0; companyConfirmed true.
Root cause
Network disruption around November 15, 2025; unauthorized access to certain network-stored information October 27–November 15, 2025; data review completed July 9, 2026