OU's Hudson Health Center Suffers Computer System Breach
Submitted by Adam Dodge on Fri, 2006-05-12 01:00
Quick Facts
- Date: 5/12/2006
- Institution: Ohio University
- Type of Incident: Penetration
- Number Affected: 60,000
- Source: InfoSec News
- Abstract Source: Ohio.com
Abstract
For the third time in as many weeks, Ohio University discovered another breach in its computer systems. This time the computer was part of Ohio University's Hudson Health Center. The names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers and medical information on 60,000 current and former students as well as any faulty or staff who sought treatment at the health center were exposed. Ohio University has launched a complete review of all information systems owned by the university.