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Military data breach exposes service members' Social Security numbers

Original: Letter: Military data breach exposes service members’ SSNs

A data breach involving the US military has exposed the Social Security numbers of service members, and local news outlets across the country are running letters addressing the incident. The reports confirm that sensitive personal information belonging to military personnel was compromised, raising concerns about identity theft and how the Defense Department safeguards personnel data.

Why now: A breach exposing Social Security numbers of service members puts affected personnel at risk of identity theft, prompting widespread local news coverage and concern.

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• Letter: Military data breach exposes service members’ SSNs · NEWS10 ABC
• Letter: Military data breach exposes service members’ SSNs · KX News
• Letter: Military data breach exposes service members’ SSNs · KARK
• Letter: Military data breach exposes service members’ SSNs · WFLA
• Letter: Military data breach exposes service members’ SSNs · WOODTV.com

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