New Mexico State University
Stolen NMSU Hard Drive Contains Personal Information
Quick Facts
- Date: 1/5/2008
- Institution: New Mexico State University
- Type of Incident: Theft
- Number Affected: Unknown
- Source: Pogo Was Right
- Abstract Source: Las Cruces Sun-News
Abstract
New Mexico State University announced the theft of an external hard drive from university's Pan American Center. The hard drive, used to backup an employee's computer, contained the names and Social Security numbers of all Special Events Department employee's hired since 1999. According to Scott Breckner, the director of special events, the information on this drive was encrypted. The Special Events department is working to determine just how many individuals were affected by this incident and is working to notify those individuals.
NMSU Accidentally Places Student Information on Public Web Site
Quick Facts
- Date: 4/19/2007
- Institution: New Mexico State University
- Type of Incident: Unauthorized Disclosure
- Number Affected: 5,600
- Source: Pogo Was Right
- Abstract Source: The Santa Fe New Mexican
Abstract
New Mexico State University announced that a file containing student information was accidentally placed on a public NMSU web site for two hours on April 5. The file in question contained that names and Social Security numbers on over 5,600 NMSU students who had registered for commencement ceremonies from 2003 to 2005. According to NMSU officials, the file was accessed 14 times during these 2 hours, but the university has traced the IP address of these computers and does not believe there is a large threat to students. NMSU has also contacted Google to ensure the file is not archived in the search company's Google Cache archive. According to NMSU Chief Information Officer Michael Hites, the university has notified those students with an e-mail address on file about the incident and is currently working to notify the rest by postal mail.
