Ugandan Matabacus enrollment database shared on DarkForums

Overview

On 21 April 2026, a DarkForums user posted a database described as coming from the site Enrollments.matabacus.ac.ug, a Ugandan academic enrollment platform. The file is provided in SQL format and its size is around 32 MB.

What was published

The thread confirms the database covers enrollments for the platform and offers the SQL dump for download. The poster did not provide a record count, and the exact columns and the number of students involved were not listed.

Risks for affected individuals

• Student enrollment records can be reused for credential-stuffing if the platform accounts were part of the dump.
• Contact details in the database can feed phishing campaigns targeting students and staff.

What remains unknown

• How many students and staff are affected.
• Whether the data includes passwords, financial details or only enrollment metadata.
• How access to the platform was obtained.

What affected people should do

Students and staff who used the Matabacus enrollment portal should change their passwords and enable two-factor authentication where available. The institution should determine whether the dump is authentic and notify affected users.