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Pentagon data leak exposes Social Security numbers of millions
Original: Social Security numbers exposed in Pentagon data leak affecting millions
A Pentagon data breach has exposed the Social Security numbers of millions of people, according to reports. The scale of the leak is drawing attention to how the Department of Defense stores and protects sensitive personal data, and those affected may face heightened risks of identity theft and fraud.
Why now: A major government data breach exposing millions of Social Security numbers raises immediate identity theft concerns.
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