Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
Ohio University Reports Two Separate Security Breaches
Quick Facts
- Date: 5/2/2006
- Institution: Ohio University
- Type of Incident: Penetration
- Number Affected: 300,000 (137,000 SSNs)
- Source: Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
- Abstract Source: < a href="http://www.computerworld.com/databasetopics/data/story/0,10801,111113,00.html">ComputerWorld
Abstract
Ohio University discovered that a computer thought to have been decommissioned had been compromised as far back as 2005. This breach exposed the names and Social Security numbers of more then 137,000 individuals as well as the personal and biographical information on more the 300,000 individuals and organization at Ohio University. The University is sending out 10,000 e-mails per hour notifying individuals of this breach.
Ohio University was alerted to a second, unknown security breach by the FBI. The FBI become aware of the problem while working on an unspecified case. The server in question housed patent and intellectual properly information owned by Ohio University.
Purdue Warns Graduate Students Over Computer Breach
Quick Facts
- Date: 4/26/2006
- Institution: Purdue University
- Type of Incident: Penetration
- Number Affected: 1,351
- Source: Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
- Abstract Source: Purdue
Abstract
Purdue University notified 1,351 current and former graduate students, graduate applicants and a small number of undergraduate that a recent computer breach possible exposed personal information. The compromised computer contained names and Social Security numbers among other information. Purdue has no record that this information was accessed, but cannot rule this possibility out.
Hackers Get Into UAF Database
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.
Mass E-mail Exposes Student Social Security Numbers
Quick Facts
- Date: 4/14/2006
- Institution: University of South Carolina
- Type of Incident: Unauthorized disclosure
- Number Affected: 1,400
- Source: Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
- Abstract Source: MSNBC
Abstract
An e-mail mistakenly sent to University of South Carolina students contained the Social Security numbers and names of 1,400 classmates. The department chairwoman accidentally attached this information at an e-mail sent to all students participating in the ummer semester at USC. The school has notified all students of the problem and advises that they watch their credit reports for odd behavior.
Hackers Access Financial Data at UMDNJ
Quick Facts
- Date: 4/9/2006
- Institution: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
- Type of Incident: Penetration
- Number Affected: 1,850
- Source: Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
- Abstract Source: WCBS, New York, NY
Abstract
Computer attackers gained access to Social Security numbers and financial information on 1,850 University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey students and alumni. UMDNJ was able to determine that the personal information was accessed by the attackers but could not verify if any of the information was copied. The interim dean of UMDNJ's Medical School sent letters to students notifying them about the security breach.
