UW Data Got Hacked. Why Didn’t UW Tell the Public?

Mar 5, 2024

Russian cybercriminals hacked UW-Madison data in 2023. Personal info stolen, but public not notified. Student journalist investigates lack of transparency. Discussion on financial motives, risks of identity fraud, and delayed notification. Cybersecurity experts express concerns over data safety and crisis notifications. UW's response to interview requests and transparency concerns post data breach.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

Discussion on the University of Wisconsin data breach and its implications

03:18 • 2min

Uncovering a Data Breach at the University of Wisconsin

05:15 • 4min

Addressing Cybersecurity Concerns at UW-Madison

09:22 • 4min

UW Response to Interview Request and Transparency Concerns Post Data Breach

13:10 • 2min