Over 3 million applicants’ data leaked on NYU’s website - Washington Square News

A hacker took over NYU’s website, exposing over 3 million applicants’ data dating back to 1989. The hacker, claiming to expose NYU’s continued use of race-sensitive admissions, displayed average admitted test scores and GPAs for different racial groups. NYU’s IT team responded to the hack, reported it to law enforcement, and is bolstering system security.