http://www.tfponline.com/absolutenm/templates/breaking.aspx?articleid=2542&zoneid=41 July 06, 2006 University of Tennessee system officials are notifying around 36,000 employees and other individuals affiliated with UT that a hacker has broke into a computer that held personal information about them. "Although we have no indication the hacker accessed or used the personal information, we are taking the precaution of notifying everyone whose information was on the database and urging them to take steps to protect themselves," said Brice Bible, assistant vice president for information technology. "We regret that this has happened and have conducted a thorough investigation. Every precaution is being taken to safeguard security, including a thorough review of file storing and sharing and strengthening security measures in the affected area," Mr. Bible said. Officials said the hacker's activities occurred during a nine-month period from August 2005 to May 2006. UT has set up a toll-free hotline to help answer questions for affected persons. That number is (866) 748-1680. The help line will be operational Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST, starting July 7. Persons affected by the security breach can find more information at UT's Information Security Office Web site, http://security.tennessee.edu. Copyright ©2006, Chattanooga Publishing Company _________________________________ Attend the Black Hat Briefings and Training, Las Vegas July 29 - August 3 2,500+ international security experts from 40 nations, 10 tracks, no vendor pitches. www.blackhat.com
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