Successfully hacking into a computer is not a joke or a prank. It is a felony and as such is regarded extremely seriously by law enforcement. California law requires that the trail of evidence be preserved as far as is practicable and that the agency involved (HSU in this case) take additional action where the security of personally-identifiable or other confidential information has been compromised.

If you suspect that a machine for which you are responsible has been compromised:

Do not unplug, turn off, disconnect, or otherwise touch the computer in any way UNLESS you strongly suspect that Level 1 protected data is in the process of being removed from the system as a result of the security breach and that your actions would prevent this.

1. Contact your supervisor and your ITC immediately.
2. If the system contains Level 1 or Level 2 data, this is an information security emergency. Telephone the Campus Information Security Office (ISO) at (707) 826-3815 immediately, or have your supervisor send an email to security@humboldt.edu. 
3. Make no public statements about the incident. All questions must be referred to the ISO during any investigation. After the investigation, specific referral directions will be issued by the ISO.

For after hours emergencies, please email security@humboldt.edu or call UPD at (707)826-5555.