Important information about a recent cyber incident at The University of Sydney.
Last week we were alerted to suspicious activity in our online IT code library. We took immediate action to protect our systems and community by blocking the unauthorised access and securing the environment.
This incident is unrelated to yesterday’s student results issue.
We have notified relevant government authorities and are working with our cyber security partners to fully understand the scope of the situation. An investigation is underway and, given its complexity, we expect this process to continue into the new year. At this stage, the unauthorised access was limited to a single platform and did not affect other University systems.
Am I affected?
The unauthorised access includes a historical data file from a retired system containing:
Notifying affected students
We are deeply saddened by the tragic events in Bondi and extend our support to all affected. If you feel unable to sit an exam or submit an assessment, you can apply for Special consideration, which will be treated favourably. When submitting an application, please select 'Grief or bereavement' as the reason you are applying and documentation will not be required.
If you are experiencing distress or would like to talk to someone, we encourage you to contact Student Wellbeing, or to contact our After-Hours Support Line by calling 1300 474 065 or text 0488 884 429.
We encourage students to download the SafeZone app to connect directly with Protective Services, emergency services and the University's support and wellbeing services. SafeZone sends real-time safety alerts, including location-specific information, to help our community stay safe.
We urge anyone who feels unsafe or sees concerning behaviour on our campuses to let our Protective Services team know by using the SafeZone app or calling 1800 SYD HLP (1800 793 457), and to call 000 if it’s an emergency.
We're here to support students affected by the devastating floods, cyclones and torrential rain across Asia, particularly across Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam. We'd like to remind you that free health and wellbeing support is available 24/7, including support over the University break. If your studies have been impacted, including sitting for an exam, special consideration and arrangements may be available to you. If you wish to apply, please submit a student declaration (docx, 51.5KB) as your supporting document. Information about how to apply for special consideration can be found on the current student website.
If you are a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) student and you find you will need to take a period of leave or discuss any candidature or current scholarship matter, please contact your HDRAC team for advice. You can find details about additional support for HDR students on the Graduate Research Hub.
We're giving your student website a fresh new look to make it easier to use and better to navigate. You'll start noticing updates from late November and throughout 2026 as we roll things out. Don't worry, nothing's disappearing. All your usual info will stay where you expect it while we make the improvements.
Continuing students can now select Semester 1 and 2 units of study early for 2026. Select your units in Sydney Student (go to ‘My studies’, then ‘Units of study’).
You will still need to confirm your units and complete your enrolment from 17 December once results are released. Find out more.
Apply for a USI or check if you have an existing USI through the Government USI website. Once you have one, you need to provide to us in Sydney Student (go to ‘My details’ then ‘Personal details’). Find out more about USIs.
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