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Pentagon personnel database breach exposed millions of records

Original: Breach at Pentagon personnel database exposed data of millions

A breach of a Pentagon personnel database exposed the personal data of millions of people, according to a report by military news outlet Stars and Stripes. The incident affects Department of Defense personnel records, though the exact number of individuals affected and the identity of the attackers have not yet been detailed. The disclosure adds to concerns about the security of sensitive federal data systems.

Why now: Reports of a large-scale breach at a major US defense database have just surfaced, drawing attention to federal cybersecurity weaknesses.

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