What to Know About the Pentagon Breach Affecting Millions
A reported breach at the department’s massive personnel database exposed sensitive personal information of current and former military personnel.
A significant breach in the U.S. Department of Defense's human resources database has exposed sensitive information of millions of military personnel and their families. The Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) revealed that 2.76 million living individuals and 294,000 deceased individuals had their data compromised. The exact files accessed and the identity of the perpetrator remain unknown.
The DMDC, which manages personnel, training, financial, and related data for the Defense Department, has assured affected personnel of offering year-long credit monitoring and identity-restoration services. The FBI is currently investigating another cyber incident involving its jobs website, where the group ShinyHunters claimed to have stolen sensitive data on agents and applicants.
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