Hacker gets Information of 97000 Students/Applicants

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Florida
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<p>UF</a> to revamp computer security systems after second breach</p>

<p>This is the second time in a year that social security numbers, credit card numbers, etc. This time, information from as far back as 1996 could've been compromised. Now they are "revamping" their security. What a joke. I for one am glad that I mistakenly gave the wrong social, but sorely regret applying to a school that I knew couldn't keep my information safe just by looking through the application websites.</p>

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<p>They were after dental records from what I hear.</p>

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<p>Wow, I'd expect this to be a bigger deal since many people on this board might have their information compromised. Does no one else think it's completely inexcusable for a state flagship like UF to be hacked like this TWICE?</p>

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<p>0_0</p>

<p>mutha****</p>

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<p>I want my application fee back</p>

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<p>Haha... and the housing fee.</p>

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<p>same</p>

<p>10char</p>

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They were after dental records from what I hear.

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<p>The one was 2 months earlier.</p>

<p>Wired</a> Campus: U. of Florida Network Breached Again, Exposing Personal Data of More Than 97,000 People - Chronicle.com</p>

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Attackers broke into a computer service at the University of Florida last month, exposing the personal information of some 97,200 former and current students, professors, and staff members. The incident occurred just two months after a computer breach at the university’s College of Dentistry that exposed personal details about 330,000 current and former patients there.

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<p>The dental records rumor is false. While the university does not think there is a large chance that confidential information was recovered by the hacker, they are airing on the side of caution by giving everyone a heads up to let their credit companies know. </p>

<p>Apparently, this is the 3rd hack into our system in the Fall alone. However, most other schools are hacked 7-8 times per semester. You can find more info here: <a href="http://www.privacy.ufl.edu%5B/url%5D"&gt;www.privacy.ufl.edu&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

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<p>I agree Matt!</p>

<p>So that's $70!!! and if UF doesn't give it to us, we could always hack in and get it!</p>

<p>Geaux Tigers!!!!!</p>