Whopping-Big Data Theft At U.C. Berkeley

Posted by timothy on Wednesday October 20, 2004 @01:37AM from the what-pleasant-fellows dept.

aceta writes "An intruder penetrated a research computer at U.C. Berkeley in August and had access to names, social security numbers and other data for 1.4 million Californians participating in a state social program. CNET calls it the worst intrusion U.C. Berkeley has experienced. SecurityFocus additional details: the hacker used a known vulnerability, and state officials have yanked the university's research access to the data because of the breach. The victims were all receiving or providing at-home care under a state program to help the elderly and disabled. The FBI is investigating."

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It's not theft by Anonymous Coward · 2004-10-20 01:40 · Score: 5, Funny

It's "copyright infringement".
Fix by rguiu · 2004-10-20 01:41 · Score: 5, Funny

Should be quite easy to fix, now give new name and social security name to everyone involved.
Re:At Berkeley? by Indy+Media+Watch · 2004-10-20 01:47 · Score: 5, Funny

Two things have come out of Berkeley, Unix and LSD. It is uncertain which caused the other.

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Re:Traffic Safety Center by Sc00ter · 2004-10-20 01:48 · Score: 5, Funny

So you drive around with your car under a big blanket or something?

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