Tulane University Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Personal Information
On March 12, 2026, Tulane University disclosed a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to sensitive files, first detected on August 10, 2025. The breach stemmed from a zero-day vulnerability in Oracle’s E-Business Suite, a platform used by the university to store HR data. Attackers exploited the flaw to access system files before Tulane implemented security patches and launched an investigation with law enforcement.
The exposed data includes names, Social Security numbers, direct deposit details, and banking information, putting affected individuals at risk of identity theft and fraud. Those who received a breach notification from Tulane may be impacted.
National class action firm Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating potential legal claims on behalf of affected individuals, offering free case evaluations to assess rights and remedies. The firm specializes in data privacy litigation and has previously handled cases involving financial fraud, wage theft, and consumer protection violations.
Tulane University, a private institution in New Orleans, is known for its academic, research, and medical programs. The incident highlights ongoing risks associated with third-party software vulnerabilities in higher education.
Tulane University cybersecurity rating report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/tulane-university
Oracle cybersecurity rating report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/oracle
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'description': 'Tulane University disclosed a cybersecurity incident '
'involving unauthorized access to sensitive files due to a '
'zero-day vulnerability in Oracle’s E-Business Suite. The '
'breach exposed names, Social Security numbers, direct deposit '
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'title': 'Tulane University Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Personal '
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