Friday, March 12, 2010
24 people may have had their personal information compromised following the cyber attack of one computer in the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, authorities said.
The attack came through an e-mail in February. The department’s website was not attacked in any way, according to police spokeswoman Erica Van Ross.
The names, addresses and social security numbers of the 24 people may have been viewed. They have been identified and will be notified so they can take steps to prevent identity theft.
All 24 were involved in incidents in 2002, 2003 and 2005. Police say some of the cases may already be closed.
The department will assist the victims in credit protection services. The department is also re-evaluating its security system.
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