The social security numbers, driver’s licenses, payroll, health and other personal details of Hoboken city workers were among the data stolen in a “massive” cybersecurity breach last month.
According to a list of thousands of stolen files obtained by The Jersey Journal, every department in City Hall — ranging from payroll to construction, health, and animal control — was affected by the hack, with some of the pilfered information dating back to 1987. The personal information of residents who applied for rental assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic is also in the hands of the hackers, but it is unclear whether or not those affected have been notified.
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Source: MSN News
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