University of Iowa Computer Breach Exposes Student Information
By Adam Dodge - Posted on September 11th, 2008
Quick Facts
- Date: 9/11/2008
- Institution: University of Iowa
- Type of Incident: Penetration
- Number Affected: 500
- Source: ESI
- Abstract Source: Press-Citizen
Abstract
The University of Iowa began notifying students after a computer containing student information was breached. The computer, belonging to the university's College of Engineering, contained the names and Social Security numbers of 500 students. According to the university, it seems the machine was compromised to be used as storage for copies of music and movies. It does not appear that the files containing student information were accessed during the breach.
Tagged: University of Iowa
• 2008
• Educational Security Incidents (ESI)
• Penetration
• Personally Identifying Information
• Social Security Numbers
