About Wilkes University: This is a supplemental notice as two of the dates in the initial notice were inadvertently transposed. This notice is the operative notice.

Wilkes University, an educational institution based in Wilkes-Barre, PA, recently experienced a data breach affecting 27,632 individuals, including 24 residents of Maine. This breach involved an external system hack, which compromised personal identifiers. The breach occurred on January 25, 2025, and was discovered on September 22, 2025. Notifications to affected individuals began on October 8, 2025.

What Happened

The data breach at Wilkes University occurred on January 25, 2025, due to an external system hacking incident. It affected a total of 27,632 individuals, including 24 residents of Maine.

Next Steps

Affected individuals are advised to remain vigilant by reviewing their financial account statements and credit reports for any fraudulent activities. They can take precautionary measures such as placing a Fraud Alert or Security Freeze on their credit files. It is crucial to monitor these reports regularly for any signs of irregular activity.

Identity Theft Protection Services

Wilkes University is offering a complimentary one-year credit monitoring service through TransUnion to those affected by the breach. This service includes credit monitoring, identity theft, and fraud services. Individuals must enroll within 90 days from the notification date to receive these benefits, and they will need to provide a unique code to activate the service.