Someone gained access to the district’s e-mail database and used it to send out about 3,200 emails to parents and some students. The e-mail contained a link to a survey about satisfaction with the district, but the district didn’t authorize sending it and they have no idea as yet who misused the database to send…
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Virginia database with Social Security numbers available to public for 10 years
Steve Contorno reports: A state database containing sensitive information, including more than 600 Social Security numbers, was available to the general public through the Virginia Department of General Services website since 2001. The department announced Friday that the site is now secure, and it is notifying affected individuals. The state does not believe the sensitive…
AR: City official identified as source of missing data
Bill Lawson provides some additional details on a previously noted breach: Pulaski County Special School District officials have identified Maumelle’s new finance director as the source of missing Social Security numbers and other personal information for 1,100 current and former district teachers and other employees. District spokesman Deb Roush of Maumelle says Tasha Thompson was…
OR: Computer stolen from state office contains private information
A computer believed to be stolen from the Department of Human Services (DHS) Gateway Center in Springfield contained private information for approximately 3,000 individuals. For many, current addresses are not available to send individual notifications by U.S. Mail. DHS is notifying involved individuals by e-mail and through this media alert that they may be at…
MS: Security breach affects Pearl River Resort, officials report
A possible breach in security for systems utilized in processing credit card transactions at Pearl River Resort is currently being investigated. Resort officials say they are closely monitoring the situation and have taken every precautionary measure necessary to protect guests’ confidential personal information. According to resort officials, there are internal and external teams investigating the…
AL: Millbrook woman gets prison for student ID thefts
Here’s an update to a case involving a dishonest Electronic Data Systems employee. John Shryock reports: A Millbrook woman who was convicted in September of identity theft, wire fraud, aggravated identity theft and conspiracy to make false claims for tax refunds learned her fate before a judge Wednesday. Janika Fernae Bates will serve just under…