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Break-In Compromises 160k Medical Records At UC Berkeley
nandemoari writes "Hackers have reportedly infiltrated restricted computer databases at the University of California Berkeley, putting the private data of 160,000 students, alumni, and others at risk. According to UC Berkeley, computer administrators determined on April 9, 2009 that electronic databases in University Health Services had been breached by overseas criminals. The breakins began in October 2008. Information contained on the breached databases included Social Security numbers, health insurance information, and non-treatment medical information such as records of immunization and names of treating physicians."
Well, maybe if they're using Linsux. Windows Server 2008 is uncrackable.
UC Berkeley using a BSD? That's highly illogical!
The folks at Berkeley need to put up some "this room is a break-in free zone" signs so there are no more break-ins.
Just because they're on the internet doesn't mean they're white.
Give me Classic Slashdot or give me death!
So? It's not like there's any expectation of privacy. If the govt isn't expected to respect anyone's privacy, then surely one can't expect it of criminals.
I wish that were funny.
I agree. Rather than just this being isolated breaches of information it's much better that when attacked they have access to everyone's info! Brilliant!