Sacred Heart University
Student Notified About Breach at a Different University
Quick Facts
- Date: 09/27/2006
- Institution: Sacred Heart University
- Type of Incident: Penetration
- Number Affected: Unknown
- Source: ESI
- Abstract Source: NBC30, Connecticut
Abstract
Stacey Koblinski, a recent college graduate, received a notification from Sacred Heart University that her personal information may have been exposed during a recent computer breach. Making matters worse, Ms. Koblinski was never a student at Sacred Heart University. It seems that Sacred Heart is one of a large number of colleges and universities that purchase student information from testing agencies. Many of these testing agencies still use Social Security numbers as student identifiers. However, ACT and SAT are phasing out the use of student SSNs on standardized tests. Sacred Heart University is still investigating the breach.
Computer Breach Exposes Over 130,000 Student Records
Quick Facts
- Date: 5/26/2006
- Institution: Sacred Heart University
- Type of Incident: Penetration
- Number Affected: 135,000
- Source: Security News Portal
- Abstract Source: ZDNet UK
Abstract
An attacker was able to breach the computer systems of Sacred Heart University earlier this month. Although little is known about the breach, the university notified 135,000 individuals that their personal information might have been compromised. The information exposed includes Social Security numbers, names, address, and other personal information. Attempts to speak with university officials concerning the breach have been unsuccessful.
