Maine’s Massive Cyber Meltdown: Lobsters, Lighthouses, and Lost Data

Holy lobster rolls! Maine’s state agencies have been hit by a cyber breach due to MOVEit software vulnerability exploitation. Roughly 1.3 million Mainers are now clutching their SSNs tighter than a clam’s mouth at low tide. With free credit monitoring on offer, it’s clear we’re all just a click away from needing cyber bodyguards!

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Well, isn't this just peachy? Cybercriminals have hit Maine's state agencies harder than a lobster roll hits your waistline. The latest victim of a MOVEit file transfer tool vulnerability, the breach has affected roughly 1.3 million individuals. That's basically everyone in Maine! Now residents are left holding their SSNs and taxpayer numbers like hot potatoes, while the state government scrambles to offer complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection. At this rate, we'll all be needing our own personal cyber bodyguards.

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