A massive computer security breach at the University of North Florida may have exposed the names, dates of birth, and social security numbers of nearly 107,000 students.
The FBI is investigating the attack, which was discovered by the university in a routine check of the server. It is believed that a university file containing current and potential students’ personal information may have been accessed by someone “outside the United States.”
According to University officials, the hacker had access to the system between September 24th and September 29th, but the University did not say when the breach was discovered.
In response to the security breach, the University sent letters and emails to all 106,884 people affected, including 52,853 people whose names and Social Security numbers were compromised, and 54,031 who had their names and dates of birth stolen.
In a statement, the University said no academic records or financial information was taken, but information like names and social security numbers are prime information for identity thieves.
Though the compromised server has been secured, the University suggested those hit by the identity theft place a fraud alert on their credit files.
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