AnalysisPublished 15 Jun 2026

15th June · Threat Intelligence Report

Source Check Point Research

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For the latest discoveries in cyber research for the week of 15th June, please download our Threat Intelligence Bulletin. TOP ATTACKS AND BREACHES The University of Nottingham, a UK research university, has suffered a data breach after ShinyHunters accessed its student records system. The incident affected about 454,600 current and former students and exposed contact details, […] The post 15th June – Threat Intelligence Report appeared first on Check Point Research .

Impact

The breach exposed personal contact information of nearly half a million individuals associated with the University of Nottingham. This exposure could lead to privacy violations, phishing attacks, or identity theft risks for affected individuals. There is no indication of further compromise or exploitation details in the provided data.

Defensive guidance

Organizations should review their access controls and data protection measures to prevent unauthorized access. Affected individuals should be notified and advised to monitor for suspicious activity.

Summary

A data breach incident involving the University of Nottingham was reported, where the threat actor group ShinyHunters accessed the university's student records system. The breach exposed contact details and potentially other personal data of about 454,600 individuals, including current and former students. The report does not specify the technical vulnerability exploited or the exact nature of the data beyond contact details. No information on patch availability or remediation is provided.

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