What was exposed, when it happened, and which databases confirm it.
- accounts
- 831,642
- Breached
- June 16, 2026
- Last Update
- July 28, 2026
Were you caught in this breach?
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What happened
In June 2026, Houston City College was the target of a ShinyHunters "pay or leak" extortion campaign. Data allegedly obtained from the college was later published publicly and included 832k unique email addresses along with names, addresses, phone numbers, academic records, and other personal information relating to both current students and alumni.
Compromised Info
- Academic records
- Citizenship statuses
- Dates of birth
- Email addresses
- Genders
- Names
- Phone numbers
- Physical addresses
Attestation
Four independent databases catalog this breach and they do not always agree. Each lane below is one source’s own count.
Sources & Link Methods
- HIBP
FAQ
What was leaked in the HoustonCityCollege breach?
The HoustonCityCollege breach exposed: Academic records, Citizenship statuses, Dates of birth, Email addresses, Genders, Names, Phone numbers, and Physical addresses.
When did the HoustonCityCollege breach happen?
The HoustonCityCollege breach was disclosed on June 16, 2026 and affected 831,642 records.
Am I affected by the HoustonCityCollege breach?
Search your email, phone or username at checkleaked.cc to find out whether your data appears in the HoustonCityCollege leak.