This time, no less than a dozen unencrypted laptops (plus two desktops) were stolen from a research program at Cal State Los Angeles. CBS 2 reports that the theft occurred from the Minority Opportunities in Research (MORE) program on campus.

As a result, “hundreds” of former students and faculty members may be at risk for identity theft, since the machines contained the typical slew of names, addresses, and Social Security Numbers.

No encryption. No tracking (presumably). No remote data deletion. No hope for protection at this point, essentially.

It sounds like this thief made off with a pretty stout take, however–14 units to sell or dig for PII. Our thanks go to Redemtech for the initial alert.