Personal data of 59,000 people stolen 

CHICO, Calif. (AP) — Hackers gained personal information of 59,000 people affiliated with a California university — the latest in a string of high-profile cases of identity theft.

California State University, Chico spokesman Joe Wills said nearly all the current, former and prospective students, faculty and staff who were affected have been notified of the theft, which happened about three weeks ago. Hackers gained access to the victims' names and Social Security numbers.

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Story by The Associated Press 2005