[Dataloss] Hacker breaks into UT employee computer records

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Courtesy: sawaba at attrition.org


http://www.wbir.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=35838&provider=kns

A hacker broke into a University of Tennessee computer containing names, 
addresses and Social Security numbers of about 36,000 past and present 
employees.

But university officials say they doubt the data was used.

The hacker apparently used the computer over a nine-month period, from 
August until May, only to store and transmit movies.

University officials said they are taking every precaution to safeguard 
security, including a review of file storing and sharing and strengthening 
security measures in the affected area.

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