Educational Security Incidents (ESI)

Quick Facts

• Date: 6/1/09
• Institution: University of Nevada, Las Vegas
• Type of Incident: Unauthorized Disclosure
• Number Affected: 20
• Source: ESI
• Abstract Source: UNLV Rebel Yell

Abstract
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas College of Sciences sent notices to a handful of students about the potential exposure of their personal information. In all, about 20 UNLV student received the notice after a virus allowing remote access was discovered on a computer containing the students' personal information. According to Victor Barragan, CSUN Senate president and former sciences senator, there is no evidence that the information was leaked but the law requires the notification be sent. While UNLV policies prohibits commenting on data breach specifics, the UNLV Information Security Office did urge students to monitor credit reports and financial statements if they were concerned over identity theft.

Quick Facts

• Date: 10/29/2007
• Institution: University of Nevada, Reno
• Type of Incident: Loss
• Number Affected: 16,000
• Source: Pogo Was Right
• Abstract Source: NevadaNews

Abstract
The University of Nevada, Reno is alerting current and former students over the loss of a USB drive containing student information. The drive contained the names and Social Security numbers on 16,000 students enrolled as freshman during the fall semesters between 2001 and 2007. In a letter to affected students, the University offers one year of free identity theft protection. While the university has no evidence that the information is being misused, the university asks anyone that notices fraudulent activity contact the university's police department. The university has created a hot line - 775-784-1600 - to help answer students questions about this incident.