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Pentagon personnel data breach affects three million people

Original: News - Pentagon personnel data center confirms breach affecting 3 million people

The Pentagon's personnel data center has confirmed a breach affecting three million people. Details on how the intrusion happened and what data was taken have not been made clear. With the US defense department confirming the incident, officials are likely to face questions about security of personnel records and what notification and protection measures will be offered to those affected.

Why now: A confirmed breach of Pentagon personnel data affecting millions is a major cybersecurity story with potential national security implications.

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