Breached UGA Server Contains Social Security Numbers
Submitted by Adam Dodge on Tue, 2008-01-08 23:00
Quick Facts
- Date: 1/9/2008
- Institution: University of Georgia
- Type of Incident: Penetration
- Number Affected: 4,250
- Source: Pogo Was Right
- Abstract Source: Red and Black
Abstract
The University of Georgia is investing a sever breach that appears to have occurred between Dec 29 and Dec 31. At this point it appears the attach originated overseas. The breached server contained the Social Security numbers, names, and addresses for 4,250 prospective, current and former residents of graduate family housing. The breach was discovered by a department working over the break when this individual noticed "a page showing something that shouldn't be there." UGA worked quickly to notify the affected individuals through e-mail and postal mail.