HoustonCityCollege
hccs.edu
About This Breach
Houston City College, a public community college, was allegedly breached by the ShinyHunters group in June 2026, with data later published online exposing 935k unique email addresses along with names, addresses, phone numbers, academic records, and other personal information relating to students
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | No reference available |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the HoustonCityCollege data breach happen?
HoustonCityCollege was breached in Jun 2026. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on July 31, 2026.
How many records were exposed in the HoustonCityCollege breach?
935,584 records were exposed, making it the #415 largest of the 772 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the HoustonCityCollege breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Names, Phone numbers, Physical addresses, Genders, Dates of birth, Academic records.
What should I do if I was affected by the HoustonCityCollege breach?
Change your password on the affected service (and anywhere you reused it), turn on two-factor authentication, and set up free breach alerts on XposedOrNot so you know the moment your email appears in a new breach.
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What Should You Do?
Enable Two-Factor Authentication
Add 2FA on all supported accounts using an authenticator app like Google Authenticator or Authy.
Watch for Phishing Calls & SMS
Be cautious of unexpected calls or texts asking for personal information.
Beware of Scam Mail
Be skeptical of unexpected correspondence requesting personal details.
Monitor Your Accounts
Set up login alerts and review account activity regularly for suspicious access.