Another hack from former UI student uncovered

[Erica Absetz <erica () riskbasedsecurity com>]

http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2013-06-20/another-hack-former-ui-student-uncovered.html

Another exploit of the former University of Illinois student known as
the ECE Hacker has been uncovered, but police said the situation is
under control.

Daniel Beckwitt was recently sentenced to probation in connection with
the tampering of campus computers and e-mail accounts.  And this week,
it was made known that Beckwitt gained access to nearly 3000 social
security numbers of residents at the Hendrick House residence hall in
Urbana, where Beckwitt was at one time a resident.

UI Police Dectective James Carter said the breach took place sometime
during the 2011-2012 school year.

Carter also said that police believe that the stolen numbers weren't
used, but said if you think you may be affected, you should check your
credit report and other financial information.  Carter said that he
doesn't think any new charges will be filed against Beckwitt in
connection with this incident.

Meanwhile, General Manager at Hendrick House Becky Rowe admits that
the data that was taken was not encrypted, but she said that personal
information will be encrypted in the future.  She said residents who
may have had their information taken are being notified.
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