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Monday, August 19, 2013

Hackers Break Into Energy's Computer Networks, Put Employees At Risk

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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4 comments:

Anonymous said...

And the government wants us to vote to put them in charge of internet security!

LOL!

Anonymous said...

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.

Anonymous said...

Just wait 'til you get your "smart" meters installed. The wifi laughs will be endless.

Anonymous said...

What's sad is how you all believe what they say when they say all the energy sites are secure...

you all make me sick at your stupidity....