OSU computer server breached

COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio State University says unauthorized users illegally accessed a computer server containing personal information on about 760,000 current and former faculty, staff, students and others.

The university today said there is no indication information was taken and it does not believe there is a risk of identity theft.

The university discovered the breach in October. The server includes names, Social Security numbers, birth dates and addresses. It also stores information on applicants, consultants and contractors.

Ohio State says forensic consultants found that the users likely sought to launch cyber attacks.

The university is offering those affected free credit protection services and has hired a data security firm to help strengthen its systems.