Computer security breach at Florida college affects 200,000 students

Oct. 11, 2012
Information hacked from Northwest Florida State College includes data from students who have never attended the school

From The Tampa Bay Times: A security breach at Northwest Florida State College in Niceville has affected 300,000 records in the school's computer systems, including information on about 200,000 students who were once eligible for scholarships. The school says the compromised information contains the names and Social Security and bank routing numbers of students, teachers, staff and retirees. Hackers also stole 200,000 records of people who may never have attended or set foot on the campus. The names, Social Security numbers and dates of birth for students who were Bright Futures scholarship candidates in 2005-06 and 2006-07 also were taken.

Sponsored Recommendations

Providing solutions that help creativity, collaboration, and communication.

Discover why we’re a one-stop shop for all things education. See how ODP Business Solutions can help empower your students, school, and district to succeed by supporting healthier...

Building Futures: Transforming K–12 Learning Environments for Tomorrow's Leaders

Discover how ODP Business Solutions® Workspace Interiors partnered with a pioneering school system, overcoming supply chain challenges to furnish 18 new K–12 campuses across 4...

How to design flexible learning spaces that teachers love and use

Unlock the potential of flexible learning spaces with expert guidance from school districts and educational furniture providers. Discover how to seamlessly integrate adaptive ...

Blurring the Lines in Education Design: K–12 to Higher Ed to Corporate America

Discover the seamless integration of educational and corporate design principles, shaping tomorrow's leaders from kindergarten to boardroom. Explore innovative classroom layouts...