Report: Durango Education Department Student Database Leak Affected 3,487 Children

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Summary

A report alleges that a student-portal database linked to Durango’s education department exposed records of 3,487 children and their parents across 19 primary schools.

Key points

  • The alleged leak is linked to the Durango State Education Department’s student portal.
  • The report says records related to 3,487 children and their parents across 19 primary schools were affected.
  • Stolen administrator credentials are claimed as the access method.
  • Allegedly exposed data includes names, birth dates, CURP numbers, home addresses, and education-related flags.
  • The report warns that the exposed information could create identity-theft and physical-safety risks for children and families.

Article Details

Victim Organization
Durango State Education Department (SEED Durango)
Incident Type
Alleged student-portal database breach and data exposure
Data Types Exposed
  • Names
  • Dates of birth
  • CURP numbers
  • Home addresses
  • Sensitive education-related flags
Affected Records
Records tied to 3,487 children and their parents across 19 primary schools; the exact number of records is not specified.
Operational Impact
No operational disruption is reported. The article says the exposed information could create physical-safety and identity-theft risks for children and families.
Claim Status
alleged

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