Hackers break into SDSU's account information

[ufcrusher]

For any SDSU students or alumni....NBC 7/39 just reported that hackers broke into "secure" account information which contained names and social security numbers for both current students and alumni. Just thought you might like to know.

[brainsmile]

ufcrusher... what did you do :D

Where's eSDee :hmm:

[Hiro]

Time this with the sudden appearance of Karen around here, I think we have a connection. :hmm:



:D

[brainsmile]

you're right!


Karen is a man! Maybe Karen has to prove by pic she is not. :P

[ufcrusher]

Originally posted by brainsmile
ufcrusher... what did you do :D

Where's eSDee :hmm:

:shifty: Nothing....I did nothing.... :shifty:

[eSDee]

I didn't do anything either. I would also like to use this thread to let you all know that I have quit my job, and am moving to Hawaii tomorrow.

Peace out!

I'm in the money...

[brainsmile]

:hmm: :P :deal:

[ray]

eSDee, before you leave, you should sell Karen's address to the highest bidder...

hey Karen, did you know any of the SDSU students who were San Diego Chargers Girls? I know that about half the squad is from SDSU. :D

[Karen]

no.. i don't know them, sorry :P

[wrkngirl]

You can call Experian and get a fraud alert placed on your file for free. Equifax wanted a $10 payment and a letter sent certified mail, but Experian let me do it by phone. I think you can also do it on their website. Here's the info: Experian - (888) 397-3742 or www.experian.com.

Here's more info on what fraud alerts are:
http://www.idtheftcenter.org/fraudalerts.shtml

From what I've heard, it's doubtful that the information was compromised - but it doesn't hurt to be careful.

[YanksFanRy]

Glad I didn't apply there, though I have a lot of friends who did.

[Karen]

Originally posted by wrkngirl
You can call Experian and get a fraud alert placed on your file for free. Equifax wanted a $10 payment and a letter sent certified mail, but Experian let me do it by phone. I think you can also do it on their website. Here's the info: Experian - (888) 397-3742 or www.experian.com.

Here's more info on what fraud alerts are:
http://www.idtheftcenter.org/fraudalerts.shtml

From what I've heard, it's doubtful that the information was compromised - but it doesn't hurt to be careful.

cool, thanks for the tip!

[bachviet]

Oh oh... This is not good news. :disa:

[Devhux]

Seems a lot of this kind of stuff is going on lately -- even Equifax Canada apparently got hit recently (thank goodness I wasn't one of the ones who's file was accessed).

Definately NOT good news to anyone affected.

[wrkngirl]

I'm not sure if it's happening more than before, but new laws in effect are bringing these instances into the spotlight more often.

In the SDSU case, the server was being used to store MP3's and relay spam. They have not seen specific evidence that student information was compromised; however, the law that went into effect last July makes it mandatory that people be notified.

While many instances that are reported may be "just in case", I'd rather be told "just in case" than not at all.

On a positive note - SDSU is now converting to a randomly generated ID system (instead of using the old standard, social security numbers). Present and former students can request this new ID via the SDSU website: https://sunspot.sdsu.edu/pubred/alt_kiosk.main

[brainsmile]

probably by some 13 year old zit faced kids with nothing better to do :P