Hackers Threaten to Leak Penn Student Data, Taking Aim at University's Handling of Affirmative Action Policies.
A group of hackers has sent threatening emails to the University of Pennsylvania community, warning that sensitive student data will be leaked unless the institution adopts a more merit-based admissions policy. The emails, which were received by several alumni and current students, contain inflammatory language and references to recent court rulings on affirmative action in college admissions.
A group of hackers has sent threatening emails to the University of Pennsylvania community, warning that sensitive student data will be leaked unless the institution adopts a more merit-based admissions policy. The emails, which were received by several alumni and current students, contain inflammatory language and references to recent court rulings on affirmative action in college admissions.
They're just trying to cause trouble and make headlines. Like, what's the point of threatening to leak sensitive info? It's not like it's going to solve anything. The university already knows they need to be more transparent about their admissions process - that's why there are laws in place for a reason! 
It's not like the students who were admitted under affirmative action policies are somehow less deserving of a spot.
What's concerning me more though is that we're seeing more and more instances of cyber threats being used as leverage for social and political causes. 
It's like, I get where you're coming from, but isn't there a better way to have the conversation about these issues? Can't we just talk things out instead of resorting to threats? 
! Like, I get that the hackers are trying to make a point about affirmative action policies, but threatening to leak student data? That's just cruel 
. The university has been trying to navigate these complex issues for years, and now some hackers come along and try to bully them into changing their approach? It's not like they're asking for much... just fairness in the admissions process 
. But instead of engaging in a constructive conversation, they're choosing to resort to threats and intimidation tactics? That just feels so... immature 
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Don't get me wrong, I'm all for fairness and merit-based admissions, but what about the students who are already struggling to get accepted? It's not that simple. 
Like, "Hey look at us, we're hackers, we can make a big deal out of something!" 
And the university has to cave in just to keep their students safe? 
These hackers are just trying to make a point. Can't they just have a civil conversation about it instead of threatening to leak data? 
. It's like they're trying to create a lot of drama and make it seem like the university is being racist or biased, when really it's just about ensuring that underrepresented groups have an equal shot at getting into college.
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. We gotta learn how to handle these situations without resorting to threats and misinformation 
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... like what's going on with these hackers? They're threatening to expose all that personal info just because the university is trying to make sure everyone has a fair shot, you know? I mean, I get it, some people might be upset if their kid doesn't get in because of their grades or whatever. But what about the other students who are struggling but still deserve a chance?
. Can't they see how their actions will hurt people?
. It's like, what's the ultimate goal here? Are they really just trying to get attention or is there something more going on?
. And let's be real, affirmative action policies are still super important for creating an equitable education system 
. Meanwhile, 75% of students surveyed at Penn say they'd be more likely to attend if the university used a holistic admissions approach that considers socioeconomic status and extracurriculars 
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