University of Rochester
   January 11, 2009 Contact: Sharon Dickman
   sdickman@rochester.edu
   585.275.4128; 585.281.9495 (cell)

Personal Information Taken Illegally from University Database

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   The names and Social Security numbers of approximately 450 University of
   Rochester students and former students were accessed and copied illegally
   from a non-academic student database in recent weeks. The University is
   notifying by e-mail and letter the individuals whose personal information
   was copied to an off-campus IP address. The investigation of the incident,
   which was discovered on the evening of Jan. 7, is continuing.

   "We  are  dedicated to the integrity of our information systems and to
   reducing the potential for risks of identity theft for our current and
   former students," said University Provost Ralph Kuncl. "We have alerted the
   FBI, the New York State Attorney General, the Consumer Protection Board, and
   the  Office  of  Cyber Security. Our network security staff have taken
   immediate, concrete steps to minimize the chances of this happening again."

   The University will pay for credit protection monitoring and insurance for
   one year for the individuals affected by the hacking incident.

   Exactly when and how personal information was copied from the non-academic
   student  database is under investigation. This database has been taken
   off-line.

   Inquires about this incident can be made to Sharon Dickman at University
   Communications at (585) 275-4128 or e-mail sdickman@rochester.edu.

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   leading private universities. Located in Rochester, N.Y., the University
   gives students exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary study and
   close  collaboration  with  faculty  through  its unique cluster-based
   curriculum. Its College of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering is complemented
   by the Eastman School of Music, Simon School of Business, Warner School of
   Education, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Schools of Medicine and Nursing,
   and the Memorial Art Gallery.

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