More than 14,000 current and former Energy Department employees are at risk of identity theft. For a second time this year, DoE confirmed hackers broke into its unclassified computer network, which disclosed employees' personally identifiable information (PII).
"Individual notifications to affected current employees will begin no later than this Friday, Aug. 16, and will be completed by Aug. 30," stated an internal Energy Department email sent to employees earlier this week, which was obtained by Federal News Radio. "While a significant number of employees whose information may have been affected may no longer be employed by the department, it will be necessary to obtain current contact information in order to notify these personnel. The individual notification process for former employees will begin this week."
DoE told employees it is working with federal law enforcement agencies to find out more about the hacking incident, which happened at the end of July.
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And the government wants us to vote to put them in charge of internet security!
ReplyDeleteLOL!
Why would we want the government in charge of our personal data if they can't keep hackers away from their classified data now and a year ago when the FBI attacked by hackers.
ReplyDeleteJust wait 'til you get your "smart" meters installed. The wifi laughs will be endless.
ReplyDeleteWhat's sad is how you all believe what they say when they say all the energy sites are secure...
ReplyDeleteyou all make me sick at your stupidity....