US University of North Carolina May 2012 Hacking (Q16505)
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A data breach risk event
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | US University of North Carolina May 2012 Hacking |
A data breach risk event |
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May 2012
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A cyber attack on two servers resulted in the exposure of employee information. The servers were at the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. Employees, contractors, and visiting lecturers at the Lineberger Center may have had their Social Security numbers or passport numbers exposed. The breach was discovered in May of 2012 and notifications were sent in December of 2012. Fewer than 15 people who were subjects in research studies were also affected by the breach. (English)
