"At Least 62 Colleges Were Exploited by a Software Vulnerability"
The U.S. Department of Education recently issued an alert about the compromise of 62 colleges and universities through the exploitation of a severe software vulnerability. The vulnerability is contained by a program, called Banner, which is used by higher-education institutions as a tool to manage student information, registration financial-aid systems, and more. According to the alert, attackers can exploit the vulnerability in Banner to alter grades, banking information, course registration schedules, addresses, and other sensitive information. This article continues to discuss Banner's vulnerability in regard to its exploitation by hackers and impact on colleges.
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