By: Associated Press
May 23, 2017
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- Officials say
hackers may have obtained the names of more than 16,000 people who have
Florida concealed weapon permits
The Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services announced Monday they had discovered a data breach of the
online payment system that processes payments for applications and
permits.
Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam has
ordered a review of the department's cybersecurity measures. State law
enforcement is investigating the breach, which authorities suspect
originated from overseas.
The agency stated that no financial information was obtained.
The department also warned that the breach may
have revealed the social security numbers of 469 customers. The agency
plans on offering free credit protection for one year to these
individuals.
The Florida Legislature in 2006 passed a law that made the names of concealed weapon permit holders confidential.
Damn, I'd better load this thing.
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