KSDK alerts us to a breach involving the Saint Louis University network. Although the university has not posted anything to its web site at the time of this posting, KSDK reports that faculty, students and staff have been notified about a computer breach.
The station also provides a copy of the email sent to those affected:
I am writing to let you know about a breach of SLU’s computer network that took place this week. We are working around the clock to determine if sensitive information was compromised.
Although we’re still investigating this matter, we didn’t want to wait notify you about what we’re doing and what you can do.
While core Banner and SLUCare systems were not affected, our ITS security team continues to investigate the attack and so far has determined that a database containing some personal information of employees, including Social Security Numbers, was accessed illegally.
The system contained information of only those individuals who have been employed at SLU for five or more years.
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From the information provided, it’s not clear why the students are also being notified at this time, but I expect to see updates to this report.