Hackers crack Purdue's computer system

October 23, 2004
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana (AP) -- Someone gained unauthorized access to Purdue University's computer network, prompting school officials to urge all students, staff and faculty to change their passwords.

Purdue officials said that after the initial breach was detected, an investigation found that computers in several locations on the 38,000-student campus here had been accessed.

"The full extent of the problem is still being analyzed, but we think it is important to exercise caution, and the best action to take is for all users to change their passwords at this time," said Scott Ksander of Purdue's information technology office.

The police department was notified of the hacking Wednesday.

The school has not been able to determine whether the intruder obtained personal information. Ksander advised users to watch for signs that others might have obtained their personal information.


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