309,079 UMD Social Security Numbers Compromised

Massive, sophisticated cyberattack nets names, birth dates, university ID numbers and Social Security numbers of all who have received university ID numbers since 1998

A massive cyberattack struck university networks Tuesday morning, putting personal student, faculty and staff information at risk.

Officials estimate 309,079 student, faculty and staff records were compromised, including names, birth dates, university ID numbers and Social Security numbers. No financial, medical or academic information was accessed, university officials said.

The database that was accessed contained information from everyone who has received a university ID from the College Park or Shady Grove campuses since 1998.

Because identity theft is possible, officials said the university will offer those affected one free year of credit monitoring from a yet-to-be-determined company.

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