Massive New Jersey cybersecurity breach leads to thousands of stolen SSNs


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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