University of Pennsylvania's Email System Apparently Hacked

Published 19 hours ago·Updated 16 hours ago

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The Spin

Left narrative

What appears to be a "hack" at Penn is likely a fraudulent email campaign impersonating the Graduate School of Education, as no system-wide breach has been confirmed. The university's ongoing investigation shows how vulnerable elite institutions are to malicious, political attacks aimed at their reputations and funding.

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Right narrative

The hack exposed Penn's terrible security practices and highlighted legitimate concerns about elitist institutions. The timing of Penn's removal of diversity initiatives to comply with Trump's orders shows the message struck a nerve about real issues. While the hackers' methods aren't justified, the email raised several valid criticisms of the university.

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