MISSOURI COMPUTER HARDWARE STOLEN stjoenews.net | Theft may include soldiers’ personal information
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The theft of computer hardware Monday potentially compromised the personal information of about 2,000 Missouri National Guard soldiers. The Columbia, Mo., Police Department is investigating the crime.
The Guard doesn’t believe this personal information, which includes Social Security numbers, will be exploited.
Every soldier and family potentially affected will be contacted by letter this week, said Capt. Tamara Spicer, a spokeswoman. In light of this incident, information security procedures are being reviewed and identified weaknesses will be enhanced, Mrs. Spicer said. Thetheft doesn’t affect the data of Missouri Air National Guard members, she said.
Detailed information on steps soldiers and families can take to protect their personal and financial information will be available on the Guard Web site at www.moguard.com or by calling this hot line: (888) 526-MONG (6664) ext. 7888.
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