Breachesby GlyphLegal Aid Agency
Disclosed May 7, 2024272,000 affectedUnverified
Armed forces payroll system breach exposes 272,000 personnel and veterans
The UK Ministry of Defence said a malign actor accessed a contractor-run armed forces payroll system, exposing names and bank details, and in some cases addresses, of about 272,000 regular and reserve personnel and recent veterans. The Defence Secretary cited failings by the contractor.
What is known
| People affected | 272,000 (as reported by the organization) |
|---|---|
| Disclosed | May 7, 2024 |
| Attack | Vendor breach |
| Data exposed | NamesFinancialAddresses |
| Sector | Government · GB |
| Status | Unverified: not yet confirmed by an official notice, a filing or the organization |
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