Western Illinois University
Western Illinois University Security Breach Exposes 240,000 Records
By Adam Dodge - Posted on June 17th, 2006
Quick Facts
- Date: 6/17/2006
- Institution: Western Illinois University
- Type of Incident: Penetration
- Number Affected: 240,000
- Source: Attrition.Org
- Abstract Source: Belleville News Democrat
Abstract
A computer containing the names, address and Social Security numbers of 240,000 people connected to Western Illinois University was breached on June 5, 2006. The university was aware of the incident as soon as it occurred and took immediate steps to correct the vulnerability. Since the intruder only had access for a short amount of time, the university is not aware of any records that were viewed or copied.
Tagged: Western Illinois University
• 2006
• Attrition.org
• Penetration
• Personally Identifying Information
• Social Security Numbers
