FIU Student Records Compromised By Hacker
Submitted by Adam Dodge on Wed, 2006-05-31 01:00
Quick Facts
- Date: 5/31/2006
- Institution: Florida International University
- Type of Incident: Penetration
- Number Affected: Unknown
- Source: InfoSec News
- Abstract Source: CBS4, Miami, FL
Abstract
Florida International University sent out notice "postcards" to students alerting the students to a computer breach that occurred two months ago. According to the University a hacker was able to compromise a database containing the names and Social Security numbers of FIU students and applicants. FIU officials have yet to comment about the delay in notification, which has caused worry among the affected students.