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Updated May 5, 2025
To help keep the Roadrunner community informed and protected, MSU Denver shares timely updates about known cyberattacks and data breaches that may affect our students, faculty, and staff. While these incidents often originate outside the University, we post relevant information to help community members take appropriate steps to safeguard their personal information.
Information is updated on a regular basis and incident specific information is archived one year after first notice.
Email Account Security Incident - January 2025
On January 4, 2025, MSU Denver became aware of a cybersecurity incident that impacted a limited number of accounts in their email environment. Upon becoming aware of the incident, MSU Denver promptly changed passwords and engaged leading privacy professionals and data security experts to assist in an investigation. No evidence was found revealing misuse of personal information for identity theft or fraud.
This was a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to certain MSU Denver email accounts. While the incident was limited in scope, we take all unauthorized access seriously and are working diligently to prevent any further unauthorized or suspicious activity.
The findings of the investigation revealed that the personal information of some MSU Denver students was impacted. The specific data elements vary for each individual. Individuals whose information was involved will receive a formal notification letter by mail with additional details and steps they can take to protect their personal information.
After discovering the incident, MSU Denver took action to secure the compromised accounts and prevent further unauthorized access by changing passwords and engaging data security and privacy professionals to assist in an investigation.
If your information has been impacted, you will receive a formal notification letter in the mail providing additional information regarding this incident. Further student questions can be directed to [email protected].
Information Security at MSU Denver
MSU Denver has a solid security program in compliance with applicable data privacy and security standards. We leverage multi-factor authentication, data encryption, and security event and incident management tools. The University also performs regularly scheduled assessments, among other security measures.
- Monitor Your Accounts: Regularly review your bank statements, credit reports, and insurance statements for any unusual activity. If you notice anything suspicious, promptly report it to your financial institutions.
- Use Strong Passwords and Account Security: Update your online accounts with unique and strong passwords. Enable multi-factor authentication wherever possible.
- Be Wary of Suspicious Emails or Communications: Stay vigilant against phishing attempts and suspicious emails or messages. Do not click on any links or provide personal information unless you are certain of the source’s authenticity.
- Fraud Alerts: Consider placing a free fraud alert on your credit file. A fraud alert tells creditors to contact you before they open any new accounts or change your existing accounts. When one credit bureau confirms your fraud alert, the others are notified to place fraud alerts. The initial fraud alert stays on your credit report for one year.
- Credit Freezes: Consider placing a credit freeze with major credit bureaus. This will add an extra layer of security and make it harder for anyone to open new accounts using your information.
- Contact any one of the three major credit bureaus to place an alert or credit freeze.
- Equifax: equifax.com/personal/credit-report-services or 1-800-685-1111
- Experian: experian.com/help or 1-888-397-3742
- TransUnion: transunion.com/credit-help or 1-888-909-8872
Learn more about proactive steps you can take at www.identitytheft.gov/databreach.