Dual Database Breach Exposes 5,500 UM Records
By Adam Dodge - Posted on July 21st, 2007
Quick Facts
- Date: 7/21/2007
- Institution: University of Michigan
- Type of Incident: Penetration
- Number Affected: 5,500
- Source: Attrition.org
- Abstract Source: Detroit Free Press
Abstract
The University of Michigan is alerting current and former students about the exposure of personal information after an unknown individual(s) gained access to two School of Education databases. These databases contained the names, addresses, and some Social Security numbers of 5,500 individuals. At this point there is no evidence that the individual(s) that gained access were after personal information, but the university's public safety department is investigating the incident. The breach was first discovered on July 3 and the university began sending out notifications on July 16. According to Kelly Cunningham, a university spokesperson, the notifications were sent out as a precaution.
Tagged: University of Michigan
• 2007
• Attrition.org
• Penetration
• Personally Identifying Information
• Social Security Numbers
