No internet breach at UNSW
There have been no breaches of network security at the University despite claims by online hacker group LulzSec that it has obtained passwords for email addresses at UNSW.
Published on the 17 Jun 2011
Claims by online hacker group LulzSec that it has obtained passwords for email addresses at The University of New South Wales (UNSW) are incorrect.
The Director of IT at UNSW, Michael Kirby-Lewis, said there had been no breaches of network security at the University.
Mr Kirby-Lewis said only one current UNSW email address was included in the group's list but the associated password was incorrect.
"The password cited by LulzSec is not a valid password for any UNSW staff or student, " Mr Kirby-Lewis said.
"We want to reassure our staff and students that the integrity of their University accounts, including email, has not been compromised. We will continue to monitor the situation."
Media contact: Judy Brookman, UNSW Media, 9385 8920, 0421 061 251