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Oops! DISA Does It Again: 3.3 Million Records Exposed in Data Breach Disaster
The DISA Global Solutions breach exposed the personal information of 3.3 million individuals undergoing employment screenings. Experts criticize DISA’s delayed detection and response, urging stronger cybersecurity measures. The incident highlights vulnerabilities in firms handling sensitive data, raising concerns about the adequacy of current security practices in the industry.
Hot Take:
Looks like DISA has joined the exclusive club of “Oops, We Lost Your Data” with a membership of 3.3 million involuntary subscribers! Their breach response seems to be stuck in a time loop from when pagers were cool. But hey, at least they’re generous with free credit monitoring—because what says “sorry for the cyber-identity-theft trauma” better than a year of Experian?
Key Points:
– Over 3.3 million people’s sensitive info exposed due to DISA’s data breach.
– Unauthorized access occurred between February 9 and April 22, 2024.
– Information potentially leaked includes SSNs, driver’s licenses, and financial data.
– Affected individuals offered 12 months of credit monitoring and identity restoration.
– Experts criticize DISA’s slow breach detection and response strategies.
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