Quick Facts

• Date: 8/9/2010
• Institution: University of North Carolina, Greensboro
• Type of Incident: Penetration
• Number Affected: 2,500
• Source: ESI
• Abstract Source: UNCG News

Abstract
The University of North Carolina Greensboro recently announced the breach of two computers at two UNCG clinics exposing personal information. The breach involved the breach of a Speech and Hearing Center computer containing the names, Social Security numbers, telephone numbers, insurance company information, insurance ID numbers, group numbers, diagnosis codes, procedure codes and charges for 2,300 individuals going back to 1997 and the breach of a Psychology Clinic computer containing the names, dates of birth, telephone numbers, city of residence and if the individual was insured on 240 individuals. Information was exposed when the the university discovered malware on the computers that could have allowed someone unauthorized access. In the letter affected individuals, the university encourages individuals to monitor their credit reports. Anyone with questions about the Speech and Hearing Center breach may contact the center at (877) 550-6012 while individuals with questions about the Psychology Clinic breach may contact the clinic at (887) 550-6008.