More Computer Breaches Discovered at Ohio University
By Adam Dodge - Posted on June 9th, 2006
Quick Facts
- Date: 6/9/2006
- Institution: Ohio University
- Type of Incident: Penetration
- Number Affected: 70,000
- Source: Attrition.Org
- Abstract Source: Ohio News Now
Abstract
Ohio University officials announced that two more computer systems were discovered to have been the victims of criminal computer attacks. These recent breaches exposed personal information on over 70,000 individuals including subcontractors paid by Ohio University over the past two years. In a letter sent out to affected individuals the university was quick to point out that there has been no evidence that personal information was being used to commit fraud or identity theft.
