U.S. Navy: Data Breach Affects 28,000

eWeek: U.S. Navy: Data Breach Affects 28,000

Five spreadsheet files with personal data on approximately 28,000 sailors and family members were found on an open Web site, the U.S. Navy announced June 23.

The personal data included the name, birth date and social security number on several Navy members and dependents. The Navy said it was notified on June 22 of the breach and is working to identify and notify the individuals affected.

“There is no evidence that any of the data has been used illegally. However, individuals are encouraged to carefully monitor their bank accounts, credit card accounts and other financial transactions,” the Navy said in a statement.

Thats gotta suck… ;-<