Quick Fact

• Date: 12/10/2010
• Institution: University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Type of Incident: Penetration
• Number Affected: 60,000
• Source: DataLoss DB
• Abstract Source: Wisconsin State Journal

Abstract
The University of Wisconsin-Madison recently began notifying individuals following the breach of a server containing personal information. One of the files on the server, which pertained to the UW-Madison Wiscard system, held the names and Social Security numbers of 60,000 students (mostly former), faculty and staff. The file in question held information used for old photo IDs that had the Social Security number of the individual embedded in the ID number. An investigation by university staff did not uncover any evidence that the file was downloaded or accessed by any unauthorized individual.

Quick Facts

• Date: 10/12/2009
• Institution: University of Wisconsin, Madison
• Type of Incident: Penetration
• Number Affected: 3,000
• Source: ESI
• Abstract Source: Fox 6 Now
  

Abstract
The University of Wisconsin, Madison recently notified faculty, staff and students after a breach may have exposed personal information. The breach, which involved multiple computers over several months, may have exposed up to 3,000 names and Social Security Numbers. In total, University officials believe that 40 computers were breached and used to distribute illegal copies of music, movies television shows and software. Wisconsin-Madison staff became aware of the breach on August 31 and investigation shows most of the illegal access occurred over the past 18 months. However, the earliest breach occurred in December 2001. In a October 12 letter to affected individuals, University officials say there is no evidence that personal information was accessed.