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Pentagon data breach of military personnel raises national security concerns

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Pentagon data breach of military personnel raises national security concerns

Unauthorized users gained access to a vulnerable server at the Pentagon's Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC), exposing Social Security numbers and personal information of current and former military personnel. The breach raises counterintelligence concerns among national security experts.

Why it matters: Military personnel and veterans are at heightened risk for identity theft and targeted foreign intelligence operations; security leaders should anticipate downstream impacts on military recruitment, operational security, and personnel vetting processes.

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