On Saturday morning, NYU's website was hacked for two hours, where the hacker exposed a wealth of sensitive information about over 3 million applicants, including names, test scores, demographics, and financial aid details dating back to 1989. The hacker displayed charts that highlighted disparities in the average admitted SAT and ACT scores, suggesting ongoing inequities in admissions related to the Supreme Court's 2023 decision against affirmative action. The breach revealed extensive CSV files containing personal information, including insights into the admissions process and rejected applications.
A hacker took over NYU's website, revealing sensitive data of over 3 million applicants, including test scores, demographics, and financial aid details.
The hacked page displayed charts indicating higher average admitted scores for Asian and white applicants compared to Hispanic or Black individuals post-affirmative action.
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