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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The expectation is that with master administration credentials the hackers had access to all UPenn's systems, including its admission files. The hard part was gaining the credential.[/quote] The thought is that they were able to phish a few high-profile users and gain their PW to their accounts and send emails from them. Nobody thinks they got the administrator rights to the email system. [/quote] So they probably got access to small application that holds email communication lists. These are used by various groups to send mass communications to various groups. It’s sometimes referred to as broadcast email. No University runs its own email system in 2025, it’s likely Google. The admissions systems would be Slate, WD, or if they are antiquated maybe old version of peoplesoft from back in the day. I’d be surprised if U Penn wasn’t using two factor authentication for these systems.[/quote]
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