Vendor Breach Exposes UConn Donor Information
Submitted by Adam Dodge on Wed, 2007-11-14 08:49
Quick Facts
- Date: 11/14/2007
- Institution: University of Connecticut
- Type of Incident: Penetration
- Number Affected: 10
- Source: ESI
- Abstract Source: Journal Inquirer
Abstract
The University of Connecticut is alerting 10 donors that their information was exposed during a recent computer security breach at Convio, a third-part vendor providing online gift transactions for the UConn Foundation. According to UConn officials, the university foundation was one of 92 organizations affected by the Convio breach. Information such as names, address, and e-mail address as well as the last four digits and expiration dates of credit cards used for donations were exposed during this incident. While there is little chance of harm to the donors, the UConn foundation has suspended all online transaction at this point.