The 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó Office of Information Technology recently discovered what may have been unauthorized activity on a university desktop computer dating to 2008. The computer included names and social security numbers of approximately 2,000 current and former employees who had computer loans and other transactions with the 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó Controller's Office.
The activity was identified during routine computer maintenance and a 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó information security team has investigated the circumstances underlying this event. Though unauthorized access has not been confirmed, the Office of Information Technology continuously works to ensure sensitive data are protected and has taken steps to notify those potentially affected.
If you feel you may have been affected and have not yet been notified, please contact the 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó Controller's Office at (702) 895-3517 or data.integrity@unlv.edu.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó Information Security at 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó
The 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó Office of Information Technology has systems in place to proactively monitor and protect university computers from unauthorized access, including network protection, software and data storage solutions. The office also offers outreach and training for university employees on information security, including ways to protect sensitive information and prevent identity theft.
Resources to help guard against identity theft are available through the .
