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."

Re:Duh..

[Anonymous Coward]

Well, maybe if they're using Linsux. Windows Server 2008 is uncrackable.

Re:Duh..

[NoStarchPlox]

UC Berkeley using a BSD? That's highly illogical!

Break-in free zone signs

[Kohath]

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.

Re:Hackers or Crackers?

[Hatta]

Just because they're on the internet doesn't mean they're white.

privacy? what privacy?

[bugi]

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.

Re:Brutal

[NoStarchPlox]

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!