Malicious Software May Have Exposed Student Data
Quick Facts
- Date: 11/18/2005
- Institution: Indiana University
- Type of Incident: Penetration
- Number Affected: 5,300
- Source: EDUPAGE
- Abstract Source: FortWyane.com
Abstract
Officials at Indiana University reported that a routine scan of computer systems turned up malicious software on the computer of a faculty member at the Kelley School of Business. According to James Anderson, the school’s director of information technology, the software could have been used to access the personal information of about 5,300 current and former students at the university, though no reports have surfaced that the information was used illicitly. The school has notified the students who are possibly affected and encouraged them to monitor their credit reports for suspicious activity. Daniel Smith, dean of the Kelley School, said all of the institution's computers are being audited to ensure they are free of malicious software and have current antivirus and system patches installed.
Abstract by Edupage Editors
