British Columbia college warns students of data breach; cybersecurity experts warn of wider problems

Students at the College of New Caledonia (CNC) in Prince George may have had their personal information compromised in a months-long data breach. 

Cybersecurity experts say it is emblematic of wider cybersecurity problems within educational institutions that can pose serious risks to students’ personal information. 

In a letter sent to students in July, the college says that on March 5, 2025, they learned an unauthorized individual gained access to their online systems, but the individual may have had access to this information on or before Oct. 31, 2024. 

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