Israeli students’ sensitive data has been leaked online by a hacker group named Sharp Boys, who claimed to have stolen the data from the servers of the national network of schools and professional colleges for science and advanced technology studies known as ATID.
The leaked data, which includes over 200,000 records with full names, ID numbers, addresses, and email addresses of students, also contains hundreds of ID cards, personal documents, and the source code of one of the group’s websites. The leaked documents contain matriculation certificates, police certificates of the absence of sexual offenses, and IDF documents regarding military service, among others.
The hacker group claims that they have more information on over 500,000 students and teachers dating back to 2009, and they are offering it for sale. The group first became prominent when they hacked the servers of Israeli retail brands and other organizations at the end of 2021. The group claimed that they attacked the ATID group to prevent it from being infiltrated by enemy factions that aim to gain information on leading academic and educational institutions in Israel.
However, the ATID group has not yet issued any official statement regarding the attack. The leaked data puts Israeli students at risk of identity theft and other cybercrimes.
It highlights the need for schools and other educational institutions to implement strong cybersecurity measures to protect the sensitive data they hold.
The incident is also a reminder that no organization is completely immune to cyber attacks, and that even those with advanced security systems in place can fall victim to determined hackers.
