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Hackers steal millions of US military personnel records in months-long breach

Original: Hackers stole millions of US military personnel records during months-long data breach | TechCrunch

The US Department of Defense has notified millions of current and former military personnel that their personal information was stolen in a data breach lasting several months. Hackers gained access to records containing sensitive personal details, raising concerns about identity theft and the security of government systems. The scale of the breach, affecting millions of service members and veterans, is drawing attention to how such a prolonged intrusion went undetected.

Why now: A large-scale breach of US military personnel data affecting millions is a major security story with potential identity theft risks for service members.

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• Hackers stole millions of US military personnel records during months-long data breach | TechCrunch · TechCrunch

  The Department of Defense notified millions of current and former U.S. military personnel that their personal information had been stolen in a months-long breach.

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