Quick Facts

• Date: 4/9/2009
• Institution: Penn State University - Erie, The Behrend College
• Type of Incident: Penetration
• Number Affected: 10,868
• Source: OSF Data Loss Database
• Abstract Source: Penn State Live

Abstract
Penn State University officials are working to notify individuals after a computer containing personal information may have been breached. The server, containing historical information, contained the names and Social Security numbers of 10,868 individuals at Erie, PA Behrend campus. Behrend staff became aware of the potential breach when the college's intrusion detection system alerted them of the problem. Staff investigated the incident and confirmed the that computer contained Social Security numbers. However, staff was not able to confirm that the personal information was affected by the breach. The computer was taken offline and the sensitive data was removed. Behrend will begin sending out notification letters to the affected individuals April 11th.