[Dataloss] 4 Breaches in O-HI-O

[Chris Walsh]

With major apologies to Neil Young.


Ohio University has gone for four:

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Another Security Breach At OU
Jun 09 2006 11:05AM

Reported by Tino Ramos

Ohio University officials are scratching their heads over another  
computer security breach that affects tens of thousands of people who  
had dealings with the university.

This time, someone has again tapped into their computer system,  
taking private information from their files.

Reports indicate that two additional electronic security breaches  
have been discovered.  This one involves over 70,000 people,  
including subcontractors paid by OU over the past two years.

The FBI is already investigating three prior data thefts involving  
research, and private information on students and alumni that  
included social security numbers.

The university has been issuing letters to those who have been  
affected and they've taken drastic steps to tighten up firewalls  
within their computer systems that will help prevent breeches.

A letter sent to the latest theft victims indicates that there is no  
evidence their stolen information has been used to commit fraud.

Clearly there continues to be a great concern for the university and  
for those who have dealings with them.