http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2008/aug/01/stolen-tva-laptops-may-have-sensitive-info-ig/ By Larisa Brass Knoxvillebiz.com August 1, 2008 A laptop stolen from TVA contained Social Security numbers and reflects generally inadequate policies and procedures for tracking computers at the agency, according to the TVA Inspector General. The laptop was one of approximately 26 computer and computer-related items stolen from TVA between May 26, 2006, and Nov. 30, 2007, according to the IG, although the report stated it was unclear whether sensitive information was present on any of the laptops or PCs stolen from TVA. TVA spokesman Jim Allen said TVA officials did not have information late Thursday on how many people were involved in the breach, who they were or whether the information had been used in any fraudulent activities. According to the IG, since TVA rolled out an inventory system for its computers in August 2004, called the HP Service Desk, TVA has been unable to track more than 5,550 computers. "The inability to adequately track, as well as the lack of encryption, on these computers increases the risk for the disclosure of sensitive or restricted information," the report [1] stated. [1] http://oig.tva.gov/PDF/08rpts/20Z-315.pdf [...] _______________________________________________ Attend Black Hat USA, August 2-7 in Las Vegas, the world's premier technical event for ICT security experts. Featuring 40 hands-on training courses and 80 Briefings presentations with lots of new content and new tools. Network with 4,000 delegates from 50 nations. Visit product displays by 30 top sponsors in a relaxed setting. http://www.blackhat.comReceived on Tue Aug 05 2008 - 02:08:39 PDT
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