US Coast Guard Suffers Data Breach, Pay Delayed for 1,135 Members


The Coast Guard’s personnel and payroll system experienced a data breach resulting in a delay in pay for 1,135 service members. The breach will affect bi-weekly pay for 1,135 members, according to a Coast Guard statement to USNI News.

“The Coast Guard Investigative Service and Coast Guard Cyber Command are leading an exhaustive investigation to determine the source and impact of the breach and will ensure it is resolved as soon as possible,” reads the statement. “Concurrently, the Coast Guard Personnel Service Center and Pay and Personnel Center are expediting pay to any impacted Coast Guard members,” reads the statement.

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Source: USNI News


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