CPP hacked, 31000+ students affected

[PolarMan]

NOTE: You are at risk if you applied to or attended CPP in the past 5 years.

Privacy Notice, Reference .. 2005-Y02

During routine monitoring of computer and network operations, Cal Poly Pomona recently discovered that computer hackers had gained access to servers affiliated with the Division of Student Affairs and the Division of Administrative Affairs. Immediate action was taken to secure the files on these servers and restrict access to the data, including your personal information. While there is no indication that your personal information was targeted or will be used for any unlawful purpose, we are bringing the event to your attention as a matter of caution and suggesting that you be on the lookout for any possible misuse of your personal information. Please accept our sincere apologies.

The website http://www.idtheftcenter.or g/fraudalerts.shtml offers information on identity theft. California residents are entitled to a free credit report annually. You can request a report from one or more of the credit agencies at www.annualcreditrepo rt.com. Monitoring and periodically reviewing your credit report is an effective tool in fighting identity theft. Additional information may be obtained from Equifax (800- 525-6285; http://www.equifax.com/), Experian (888- 397-3742; http://www.experian.com/) and TransUnion (800- 680-7289; http://www.transunion.com/).

The university has established a Web site, http://www.csupomona.edu/notices/security and a toll-free number, (800) 921-8085, to answer questions and provide information to those impacted.

CAUTION: In similar cases at other institutions, people have reportedly been contacted by individuals claiming to represent the university and asking for personal information, including social security numbers or credit card information. Please be aware that Cal Poly Pomona will only contact you regarding this matter if you ask us, by email or telephone, for information. We will not ask for your full Social Security number. We will not ask for credit card or bank information. We recommend that you do not release personal information in response to any contacts of this nature that you have not initiated.

Cal Poly Pomona takes its responsibility for protecting confidential information very seriously. Please be assured that the university is taking action to prevent future security breaches.


Cal Poly Pomona Information Security Team

More info here: http://www.csupomona.edu/notices/security/

[lwong81]

thank you cal poly!

[Uranus]

OMG what's the chance of people who applied this year?

[Eric]

It was Friday's Inland Empire Daily Bulletin's front page story.

[ak]

Great, i better not have someone opening up credit cards with my social...

[Admin]

Thank you for the early notice PolarMan.
To protect your identity, you should immediately contact one of the three credit agencies and put a fraud alert on your account.

Originally Posted by http://www.consumer.gov/idtheft/recovering_idt.html

Fraud alerts can help prevent an identity thief from opening any more accounts in your name. Contact any of the three major consumer reporting companies to place a fraud alert on your credit report. You only need to contact one of the three companies to place an alert. The company you call is required to contact the other two, which will place an alert on their versions of your report, too.

California residents are qualified to get a free credit report from all 3 credit bureaus once per year.
Visit https://www.annualcreditrepo rt.com to apply.

edit: Didn't realize I was repeating the e-mail notice.