Montana State University warns 4,585 past and present employees of computer security lapse

About 4,585 past and present Montana State University employees have received notice that a computer virus may have allowed outsiders access to their Social Security numbers, though the university knows of no instances resulting in identity theft.

Letters were mailed out June 13 from MSU Vice President Terry Leist’s office, warning people about a security breach discovered March 5, according to Carol Schmidt, an editor with MSU’s communications department.

GAIL SCHONTZLER, Chronicle Staff Writer

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