University of Indianapolis Computer System Breached
Quick Facts
- Date: 9/30/2008
- Institution: University of Indianapolis
- Type of Incident: Penetration
- Number Affected: 11,000
- Source: Attrition.org
- Abstract Source: Chicago Tribune
Abstract
The University of Indianapolis has begun notifying students, faculty and staff after an unknown individual breached a computer system containing personal information. The computer system affected contained records dating back more then two years that contained the names and Social Security numbers on 11,000 students, faculty and staff. U. Indy became aware of the breach after another school notified the university. The university is working with outside consultants to investigate the incident. According to University of Indianapolis president Beverley J. Pitts, "Our investigation leaves no doubt that this was a professional job by hackers from outside, and it was well beyond our control". U. Indy is offering affected individuals one year of free credit monitoring.
