University of Oklahoma

Virus on Oklahoma University Laptop May Have Exposed Student Data

Submitted by Adam Dodge on Thu, 2010-06-24 19:28

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The University of Oklahoma recently began notifying students following a virus infection that could have exposed personal information. The laptop, infected with the Zeus virus, had access to student information such as names and Social Security numbers. OU IT staff became aware of the infection when they noticed unusual Internet activity coming from the laptop. Officials are not aware of any misuse of student information but sent the letters to students as a precaution. In the letter, students are advised to monitor credit card statements and be on the look out for suspicious bills.

Oklahoma Student Charged With Hacking

Submitted by Adam Dodge on Thu, 2008-04-03 07:59

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University of Oklahoma student Jose Antonio Roman, 19, was charged in court Tuesday with violating the Oklahoma Computer Crimes Act. Allegedly Roman used his dorm room connection to break into other students accounts and cause havoc. Roman is accused of using his laptop and ARP poisoning to monitor dorm network traffic which allowed him to record students' usernames and passwords for online services such as e-mail and Facebook. Roman allegedly used this information to log into these accounts and change passwords, alter pictures, etc.

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