Pentagon Database Breach Exposes Sensitive Information on Nearly 3 Million Personnel

A security breach targeting a large US Department of Defense database exposed sensitive information about nearly 3 million military personnel and employees, according to the supplied account.

The database was described as belonging to the Pentagon. The account did not specify which categories of sensitive information were exposed.

No details were provided about when the breach occurred, how the database was accessed or who was responsible.

The account also did not describe the Pentagon’s response or any measures taken to protect those affected. The extent of any misuse of the exposed information remains unclear.