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• Date: 8/31/2009
• Institution: Bluegrass Community and Technical College
• Type of Incident: Theft
• Number Affected: 100 or less
• Source: DataBreaches.net
• Abstract Source: WTVQ

Abstract
Bluegrass Community and Technical College recently announced that student information was college from the college. According to college officials, the theft affected less then 100 students and involved personal information and Social Security numbers. At this point, there is very little information available about this incident.

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• Date: 8/21/2009
• Institution: University of Massachusetts Amherst
• Type of Incident: Penetration
• Number Affected: Unknown
• Source: ESI
• Abstract Source: Telegram.com

Abstract
The University of Massachusetts Amherst recently announced the breach of a computer containing 20 years worth of student information. The breach, which occurred between September 15 and October 27 oflast year, involved a single sever contain the names, Social Security numbers and a limited amount of credit card information on students that attended UMass between 1982 and 2002. While the university is not releasing the exact number affected, the breach does affect a large number of former graduate and undergraduate students. According to the university, while UMass was aware of the incident last fall, notification was delayed to allow for a full investigation. The university has placed a notice on its web site - www.umass.edu/computerintrusion/legal.html - with more information for those affected by the incident.

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• Date: 8/20/2009
• Institution: Boston University
• Type of Incident: Unauthorized Disclosure
• Number Affected: 6,675
• Source: OSF DataLoss DB
• Abstract Source: Boston University News Release (DataLoss DB archive)

Abstract
Boston University is notifying several thousand students after personal information was found online. The files, belonging to the university ROTC program, contained the names and Social Security numbers of 6,675 individuals. According to the university, 406 of the individuals were BU students and the rest most likely belong to individuals involved with ROTC programs around the country. The files were accidentally released to the public in September 2008 after a file sharing program was installed on the computer without the consent of the university. The university worked quickly to remove the computer from the network once notified of the program. Boston University is offering free credit monitoring to all affected individuals.

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• Date: 8/18/2009
• Institution: California State University, Los Angeles
• Type of Incident: Theft
• Number Affected: 600
• Source: OSF DataLoss DB
• Abstract Source: ABC

Abstract
California State University, Los Angeles is investigating a rash of computer thefts that contained the names and Social Security numbers of students and staff. The two computers and 12 laptops were found to contain the names, addresses and Social Security number of more then 600 CSULA individuals. According to the university, the students affected no longer attend the university. CSULA has setup a hotline - (800) 883-4029 - to help answer any questions students and staff have about the thefts.

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• Date: 8/15/2009
• Institution: Northern Kentucky University
• Type of Incident: Theft
• Number Affected: 200
• Source: DataBreaches.net
• Abstract Source: NKY.com

Abstract
Northern Kentucky University is notifying current and former students after a laptop was stolen from a secured location on campus. Using a recent backup, the university was able to discover the laptop contained the names and Social Security numbers of 200 students. The university is advising students to place fraud alerts on their credit reports. While the university does not think that the information was what the thief was after, it will help help student that find themselves a victim of identity theft due to the theft.