Approximately 160,000 people associated with Butler University are being urged to monitor their bank accounts and credit scores after a data breach.
The school learned about the hacking after authorities in California contacted them when an identity theft suspect was arrested.
The suspect had personal information from Butler employees. The individual reportedly does not have an affiliation with the university.
The data breach exposed current and former students, faculty and even prospective students who considered attending the college but wound up at a different university.
Butler officials say the information released includes birthdates, social security numbers and bank account information.
The school said they have notified those who were exposed but recommend everyone to keep an eye on personal information. School officials say they have corrected the issue and are offering one year of credit monitoring to everyone impacted.
The latest data breach continues a trend of hackers targeting universities and colleges across the nation. Indiana University reported a similar breach in February.
