UD Cyberattackers Probably Got My Info.....

Even though I worked for the University of Delaware's Development Office 20 years ago (1988-93), I was told this morning that my personnel information is likely included in the data theft reported yesterday. 

(News Journal) Nichole Dobo reports ~ Hackers steal identity info at UD, affecting 72,000 - current, past employees affected, university officials say

Hackers exploited a security flaw in Web-based software used by the university and stole names, addresses, Social Security numbers and university identification numbers of current and past employees – including student workers, school officials said Tuesday.

It’s not yet known if they managed to copy other sensitive records from the software, which the university uses to conduct business services such as payroll.

Officials did not say how far back the stolen employee records date. The investigation is ongoing, and UD officials could not rule out the possibility that they might discover additional problems.

........Though not required by law, the university will pay for credit monitoring for three years for those whose data was stolen. The university is sending out letters and emails to affected people. People also can check their status at www.udel.edu/it/response.

.......Kroll Advisory Solutions is working with individuals who had their data stolen

UD IT Security Response

The University of Delaware is notifying the campus community that it has experienced a cyberattack in which files were taken that included confidential personal information of more than 72,000 current and past employees, including student employees. The confidential personal information includes names, addresses, UD IDs (employee identification numbers) and Social Security numbers.

• The University has sent notifications to those affected via email and U.S. Mail.
• The University has retained the services of Kroll Advisory Solutions, a global leader in risk mitigation and response that will provide free credit monitoring services to those whose information was compromised.
  • If you received a letter or email with a membership number, follow the instructions in the letter.
  • If you have not yet received a letter or email and you have a UDelNet ID, you can use the IT Security Verification page to see if you are impacted by this incident.
  • If you have not yet received a letter or email and do not have a UDelNet ID, contact Kroll Advisory Solutions directly at 1-877-309-0016 to see if you are affected and, if so, to receive further instructions.
  We remind you to safeguard your private information. The University will not contact you and ask to confirm any of your personal information. If an unknown person contacts you and claims that he or she can help you if you would just confirm your personal information, do not surrender any information. No one from the University, Kroll Advisory Solutions or any other reputable organization will contact you to request your personal information.

As more information becomes available, we will update this website.

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