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FBI jobs portal hack exposes Social Security numbers and birth dates
Original: Social Security numbers, birth dates compromised in ‘major’ hack of FBI jobs portal
A major hack of the FBI's jobs portal has compromised applicants' Social Security numbers and birth dates, according to reporting by Politico. The breach raises concerns about how personal data of federal job seekers is protected, and it is likely to prompt scrutiny of the agency's cybersecurity practices and potential risks of identity theft for those affected.
Why now: News of a significant data breach at the FBI exposing sensitive personal information is alarming and newly reported.
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