Minia University Student Care Dashboard Data Leaked

Overview

On 22 June 2025, a DarkForums user shared data described as originating from the control panel of the General Administration of Student Care at Minia University in Egypt. The post states that 8,460 lines were extracted, covering professor details and student records.

What was published

The leaked data is divided into four files:

• Approvals for all applications
• Disability classification data
• Orphan classification data
• Information on students receiving social security and dignity pensions

The dataset also includes details of professors in each specialty at the university.

Risks for affected individuals

• Student records with disability, orphan and pension status are sensitive personal data.
• Professor details enable targeted phishing against academic staff.
• Social security information could be used for fraud.

What remains unknown

• The exact fields per record.
• How the control panel was accessed.
• Whether the university has acknowledged the incident.

What affected people should do

Students and staff of Minia University should monitor their personal data, be alert to phishing referencing student care services, and report suspicious activity to the university.