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Idaho National Laboratory experiences massive data breach; employee information leaked online
East Idaho news ^ | 11-20-23 | Kaitlyn Hart

Posted on 11/22/2023 12:49:21 PM PST by dynachrome

Idaho National Laboratory experienced a massive data breach on Sunday night, leading to the leak of employee addresses, Social Security numbers, bank account information and much more.

INL media spokesperson Lori McNamara tells EastIdahoNews.com the breach is being investigated and federal law enforcement are involved.

“Earlier this morning, Idaho National Laboratory determined that it was the target of a cybersecurity data breach, affecting the servers supporting its Oracle HCM system, which supports its Human Resources applications. INL has taken immediate action to protect employee data,” says McNamara. “INL has been in touch with federal law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security’s Cyber Security and Infrastructure Security Agency to investigate the extent of data impacted in this incident.”

According to INL, more information will be shared as the situation progresses.

EastIdahoNews.com was able to download and view the hacked information. We have been able to confirm the authenticity of the leaked information from several employees. The information impacts thousands of local workers.

A politically-motivated hacking group has claimed responsibility for the data breach on various social media platforms. EastIdahoNews.com is not naming the group, due to the nature of the sensitive information, which is now publicly available.

(Excerpt) Read more at eastidahonews.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; News/Current Events; US: Idaho
KEYWORDS: furries; hackers; idaho; labs; nationallab; nuclearenergy
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1 posted on 11/22/2023 12:49:21 PM PST by dynachrome
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To: dynachrome

It’s not their own private Idaho anymore.


2 posted on 11/22/2023 12:50:25 PM PST by monkeyshine (live and let live is dead)
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To: dynachrome

Amazed that the lab hadn’t been closed down already, evil nuclear power.


3 posted on 11/22/2023 12:54:32 PM PST by wally_bert (I cannot be sure for certain, but in my personal opinion I am certain that I am not sure..)
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To: dynachrome

“...leading to the leak of employee addresses, Social Security numbers, bank account information and much more.”


Given what the Idaho National Laboratory does, I find the “...and much more” troubling.


4 posted on 11/22/2023 12:59:20 PM PST by hanamizu ( )
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To: dynachrome
They hacked the payroll system.

Only way they get that kind of information.

ADP is the one most companies use. It was not that secure when I used it some fifteen years ago.

5 posted on 11/22/2023 12:59:55 PM PST by Harmless Teddy Bear (Keep America Beautiful by keeping Canadian Trash Out. Deport Jennifer Granholm!)
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To: dynachrome

A politically-motivated hacking group has claimed responsibility for the data breach on various social media platforms.

hmmm...?


6 posted on 11/22/2023 1:37:32 PM PST by piasa (Attitude adjustments offered here free of charge)
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To: dynachrome

“INL has taken immediate action to protect employee data”

horse ... barn ... door ...


7 posted on 11/22/2023 2:28:06 PM PST by catnipman (A Vote For The Lesser Of Two Evils Still Counts As A Vote For Evil)
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To: dynachrome
"...INL has taken immediate action to protect employee data"

Ha, Ha! You forgot to close the barn door and I am OUT!


8 posted on 11/22/2023 3:36:31 PM PST by ProtectOurFreedom (“Occupy your mind with good thoughts or your enemy will fill them with bad ones.” ~ Thomas More)
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