Leak of 5,922 Egyptian technical education students with national IDs

Overview

A DarkForums thread from 9 September 2025 leaks the names and national ID numbers of 5,922 students in Egyptian technical education. The sample visible in the post lists full Arabic names paired with 14-digit Egyptian national identification numbers.

What was published

The thread presents a plaintext list of student names and national ID numbers. Egyptian national IDs encode the holder's birth date and governorate, and combined with names they are powerful tools for identity fraud and social engineering.

Risks for affected individuals

A name and national ID pair can be used to impersonate the holder, open accounts, or apply for services in their name. Young students are often less likely to monitor their records, extending the window for abuse.

What remains unknown

The source of the data is not identified in the thread. Whether additional fields such as addresses or phone numbers are included in the full list is unclear, and no official response has been published.

What affected people should do

Students and their families should monitor for signs of identity misuse, such as unexpected financial products or service applications. Reporting suspected fraud to the authorities and the relevant education body is recommended.