Breach of Public Safety Computer Exposes More Then Social Security Numbers
By Adam Dodge - Posted on May 23rd, 2006
Quick Facts
- Date: 5/23/2006
- Institution: University of Delaware
- Type of Incident: Penetration
- Number Affected: 1,076
- Source: Attrition.org
- Abstract Source: University of Delaware UDaily
Abstract
The University of Delaware is alerting over 1,000 students that a recent breach of a UD Public Safety computer exposed personal information including names, Social Security numbers, and Drivers License numbers. According to university officials it appears this individuals was after the student information on this server and was able to copy some of the information. Officials were quick to point out that university employees quickly enacted the university's incident response plan once the breach was identified. In addition to sending out letters, the university has setup a web site (http://www.udel.edu/security/identitytheft.html) to help answer any questions that students may have.
Tagged: University of Delaware
• 2006
• Attrition.org
• Penetration
• Personally Identifying Information
• Social Security Numbers
