Princeton University on Saturday sent a message to people - including students, alumni, donors, some faculty, and parents - whose information may have been accessed during a data breach that lasted "less than 24 hours."

The breach occurred on November 10, with the notice sent out by the week to notify the university community that their information may have been accessed by "outside actors."

"While our investigation is ongoing, we are reaching out to you now to urge you to be alert for unusual messages that purport to come from the University. No one from Princeton University should ever call, text, or email you asking for sensitive information such as Social Security numbers, passwords, or bank information," the notice said.

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