University of Georgia Computers Hacked, Identity Theft Concerns
An AP newswire article, via WTLV.com, reports that:
University of Georgia officials are trying to contact more than 4,000 current, former and perspective residents of a university housing complex after a hacker was able to access a server containing personal information.That information included Social Security numbers.More here.
University officials said yesterday the security breach happened between December 29th and 31st.
During that time, a computer with an overseas IP address was able to access the personal information -- including Social Security numbers, names and addresses -- of 540 current graduate students living in graduate family housing and 3,710 former students and applicants.
posted by Fergie @ 1/09/2008 03:42:00 PM
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