Fort Scott Community College Notifies Indiana AG of Data Incident

Fort Scott Community College recently filed notice with the Indiana Attorney General regarding a data security incident. The college reported that unauthorized access to its digital systems occurred on November 23, 2025. This incident was officially reported to the state on February 23, 2026.

The filing indicates that during this event, personal information within the college's digital environment may have been accessed without authorization. The specific categories of data involved are not detailed in the publicly available filing. However, if you received a notification from Fort Scott Community College, it means your data was potentially affected.

This public record serves to confirm official notifications sent by the college. It is important for recipients of such notices to understand the nature of the reported event and consider steps to protect their personal information.

Individuals who believe their personal information may have been exposed are advised to remain vigilant. Regularly review account statements and credit reports for any suspicious activity. You can also place a fraud alert or security freeze on your credit files as a preventative measure.

Additionally, be cautious of unexpected communications, especially those requesting personal details. Valid organizations will generally not ask for sensitive information via unsolicited emails or phone calls. The college has indicated that its investigation into the incident is ongoing.