Cornell University
Cornell Offers Student Credit Protection As A Precaution
Quick Facts
- Date: 6/25/2008
- Institution: Cornell University
- Type of Incident: Theft
- Number Affected: 2,500
- Source: ESI
- Abstract Source: The Ithaca Journal
Abstract
Cornell University recently announced that it will begin offering one year of free credit protection to 2,500 students whose personal information may have been copied from a desktop computer. The possible breach was discovered in March, when Cornell staff found a computer in the Office of Minority Educational Affairs was infected with several viruses and malware that could have been used to record and steal information on the computer. One of the files on this affected computer contained a spreadsheet with names and Social Security numbers of a large number students and alumni that had participated in the University's Pre-Freshman Summer Program.
Audit Uncovers Potential Breach at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center
Quick Facts
- Date: 4/11/2008
- Institution: Cornell University
- Type of Incident: Theft
- Number Affected: 40,000
- Source: Pogo Was Right
- Abstract Source: WABC
Abstract
New York-Presbyterian Hospital and Weill Cornell Medical Center work to inform patients of the possible theft of their personal information. The potential breach was discovered by an internal audit in response to a federal investigation. In total, this incident could affect the names, phone numbers and Social Security numbers of around 40,000 patients. Hospital and medical center officials are working closely with law enforcement to investigate the incident. New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center has setup a hotline for the affected patient to help answer any questions they may have.
