✅ Official notice on file. Lincoln University filed this data breach notice with the California Attorney General on Oct 21, 2025. Compare it with the letter you received: the official copy is linked below.
Lincoln University reported a data breach caused by unauthorized access to its computer network. The information involved includes Social Security number, home address.
Key facts
| Discovered | Oct 9, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Incident type | Network intrusion |
| Data exposed | Social Security number, Home address |
| Letter sent | Oct 7, 2025 |
| Reported to California AG | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Company helpline | 1-888-844-1265 |
Free credit monitoring
Lincoln University is offering 12 months of credit monitoring at no cost to people who received the letter. Enroll at app.identitydefense.com/enrollment/activate/LU using the activation code printed on your letter.
What to do now
- Freeze your credit for free at Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, and request an IRS Identity Protection PIN at irs.gov to block fraudulent tax returns in your name.
- Get your free credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com and look for accounts you do not recognize.
- Call the Lincoln University helpline at 1-888-844-1265 if you have questions about your letter.
Timeline
- Oct 9, 2024 — Lincoln University discovers the incident
- Oct 7, 2025 — Notification letters sent
- Oct 21, 2025 — Breach reported to the California Attorney General
Other recent data breaches
- Inner City Education Foundation data breach
- Nishiyamato Academy data breach
- Merced Union High School District data breach
- Lincoln Technical Institute data breach
- Monmouth University data breach
Source: notification letter and filing submitted by Lincoln University to the California Attorney General. BreachLetter is not affiliated with Lincoln University. Details extracted from the official letter; always follow the instructions in your own copy.