Massive data breach hits California pension funds.
The personal information of about 769,000 retired CalPERS members was exposed in a third-party data breach that was reported earlier this month.
CalSTRS also said it was impacted by the breach and KCRA 3 is trying to learn how many of its members were impacted.
In a recent development, the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) announced that 769,000 of their retired members had their personal information exposed in a data breach. The breach occurred on a third-party vendor’s system, and the exposed information includes Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and financial account information.
The breach was discovered by a security analyst from CalPERS, who notified the organization. CalPERS immediately took action to secure the compromised data and is currently working with law enforcement and cybersecurity experts to investigate the incident.
CalPERS’ stated that the organization takes its members’ privacy seriously and is committed to protecting their personal information. She also assured members that CalPERS has implemented measures to reduce the risk of future incidents and is providing free credit monitoring and identity protection services for those affected.
The breach serves as a reminder of the importance of data security and the necessity of having robust cyber security protocols in place. Organizations must ensure that their data is protected, and that any third-party vendors that are handling sensitive data have appropriate security measures in place. Additionally, it is important to keep your personal information safe by regularly changing passwords and monitoring your credit reports and financial statements for any suspicious activity.
By taking the necessary steps to protect their data, organizations can help to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. It is also important to remember that the security of your personal information is in your hands, and that you should take the necessary precautions to protect yourself from data breaches.