US City of Springfield Missouri Feb 2012 Hacking (Q10180)
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A data breach risk event
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US City of Springfield Missouri Feb 2012 Hacking
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A data breach risk event
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February 2012
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Springfield officials say the personal information of about 2,100 citizens may have been obtained by hackers when the citys website was compromised Feb. 17, a Friday. Some functions have been turned off on the citys website, springfieldmo.gov, as authorities investigate the apparent breach, said city spokeswoman, Cora Scott. Scott said officials are notifying the 2,100 individuals who may have been victimized. She said those who were at risk will receive a letter offering a one-year subscription with an identity theft protection company. (English)
