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first_reported: 2026-11-08 15:02 EST
updated: 2026-11-08 15:02 EST
status: developing
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# York University investigates cybersecurity incident, data theft

York University is investigating a cybersecurity incident involving theft of personal data, discovered last month. CityNews reported the theft dates back almost 20 years.

Section: [Around Town](/toronto/section/life.md) · Entities: [York University](/toronto/wiki/york-university.md)

> Developing: facts are still being established. Treat early details as provisional.

## Coverage

- [CityNews Toronto](https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/11/08/york-university-investigating-cybersecurity-incident-data-theft/), 2026-11-08 15:02 EST: York University investigating cybersecurity incident, data theft that dates back almost 20 years

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