Educational Security Incidents (ESI)

Quick Facts

• Date: 11/16/2007
• Institution: Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne
• Type of Incident: Penetration
• Number Affected: 32
• Source: Pogo Was Right
• Abstract Source: Inside Indiana Business

  Abstract
  Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne is working to notify 32 international students after an internal audit turned up malware on a former staffer's computer. The malware contained a Trojan Horse that spied on e-mail sent to and from the computer. E-mails on the machine contained the names and Social Security numbers on 32 current and former international students at IPFW. Letters have been sent to all affected students. In addition, IPFW has created a hot line - 866-597-0010 - and a web site - www.purdue.edu/news/ipfw0711.html - to help answer and additional questions about this incident.