University of Alaska
Hackers Get Into UAF Database
By Adam Dodge - Posted on April 21st, 2006
Quick Facts
- Date: 4/21/2006
- Institution: University of Alaska, Fairbanks
- Type of Incident: Penetration
- Number Affected: 39,000
- Source: Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
- Abstract Source: Attrition.org
Abstract
The University of Alaska, Fairbanks suffered a computer breach in one of their server computers that contained the names, Social Security numbers, and partial e-mail address for almost 39,000 current and former students, faculty and staff. The University is not sure if the hacker accessed this information. A security sweep located four other poorly secured server which were taken off line until they could be properly secured.
Tagged: Fairbanks
• University of Alaska
• 2006
• Penetration
• Personally Identifying Information
• Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
• Social Security Numbers
