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Pentagon confirms data breach affecting over 3 million people

Original: Security breach: Pentagon confirms unauthorized access to the data of more than 3 million people

The Pentagon has confirmed that unauthorized access exposed the personal data of more than 3 million people. Details about who carried out the breach, what specific data was accessed, and how many people have been directly affected have not yet been made public. The incident adds to growing concerns about the security of government-held information systems.

Why now: A confirmed breach of US Department of Defense data on this scale raises fresh concerns about cybersecurity of government systems

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