[Dataloss] WSU finds, fixes computer security breaches

[Al Mac]

Someone gained unauthorized access to three computers in Wichita State 
University's College of Fine Arts box office and to a university server in 
the psychology department.

The intrusion apparently was meant to store music and digital files for 
downloading by third parties, WSU said.

The box-office workstations contained credit card information for about 
2,000 patrons. This intrusion was discovered June 29, then University 
personnel took immediate action to secure the workstations.

The psychology department server held data regarding about 40 applicants to 
the department's doctoral program.  This intrusion discovered July 18, and 
fixed by ending the storing of private information on the psychology 
department server.

The investigation found a flaw in the way online applications were 
processed, which now has been fixed.

"While there is no evidence that any personal information was accessed, we 
have sent letters and are taking steps to contact individuals who could 
have had their information accessed," said Ravi Pendse, chief information 
officer and associate vice president for academic affairs and research.

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