Local: Stolen Santa Clara Server Contains 2,500 Social Security Numbers
Truong Phuoc Khánh writes in The Mercury News:
A computer stolen from Santa Clara County's employment agency contained the Social Security numbers of 2,500 people who are being advised to take steps to protect themselves from identity theft.More here.
The risk to clients is not believed to be high because the information was encrypted by passwords, according to a statement from the county. Only those who have used the PESCO software to assess their job skills are affected.
The theft was discovered last week and reported to police Friday.
posted by Fergie @ 12/21/2006 03:57:00 PM
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