[pchelpers] News:Pentagon Hacker Compromises Personal Data

Associated Press  |  April 29, 2006
WASHINGTON - An intruder gained access to a Defense Department computer 
server and compromised confidential health care insurance information 
for more than 14,000 people, the department said Friday.

William Winkenwerder Jr., the assistant defense secretary for health 
affairs, said the affected individuals have been advised by letter that 
the compromise of personal information could put them at risk for 
identity theft.

"Such incidents are reprehensible, and we deeply regret the 
inconvenience this may cause the people we serve," he said in a brief 
statement.

The Pentagon established a toll-free telephone number (1-800-600-9332) 
for affected people to call if they have questions. The computer server 
is for people insured under the Pentagon's TRICARE health care system.

More here:
http://www.military.com/NewsContent/0,13319,95760,00.html

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