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Hack Of Federal Workers’ Info Concerns Thune

Hack Of Federal Workers’ Info Concerns Thune

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It now appears that hackers have obtained personal data, including Social Security numbers for all federal employees.

A federal employee’s union official made that claim in a letter to the Obama Administration.

South Dakota Senator John Thune says this is turning into war on a different setting…

 

Thune, who Chairs the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, says there could be serious consequences from the cyber war…

 

A new cybersecurity bill has passed the House, and is waiting on Senate action. There are complaints that the bill could be another invasion of privacy. Thune says he understands there is a balance needed…

 

Cybersecurity officials say China has a massive organized effort to infiltrate American computer systems.

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