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Pentagon data breach took months to discover, reports show

Pentagon data breach took months to discover, reports show

Summary

A data breach at the Pentagon exposed sensitive information of almost 3 million people. It took several months before the breach was discovered, according to defense officials.

Key Facts

  • The Pentagon experienced a data breach affecting nearly 3 million individuals.
  • Sensitive information was exposed during the breach.
  • Defense officials confirmed the breach took months to be detected.
  • The breach involved important U.S. government data.
  • Details about how the breach happened have not been fully released.
  • Officials are likely working to strengthen security to prevent future breaches.
  • The report was presented by CBS News and included remarks from a defense official.
  • This incident highlights challenges in detecting cyberattacks on government systems.
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