Michael J. Rausch reports that a Barnstable County Sheriff's Office employee has been placed on administrative leave after allegedly leaking sensitive personal information. This includes details of over 100 former employees and one current employee, with specific mention of names, home addresses, and Social Security numbers compromised. The sheriff's office identified the breach as intentional and clarified that it was not due to any failure in cybersecurity measures. The incident came to light on April 22, prompting further action from the sheriff's office.
An employee of the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office has been placed on leave for leaking personal information of over 100 former and one current employee, including names and Social Security numbers. The breach, discovered April 22, was deemed an intentional act rather than a failure of cybersecurity safeguards.
The sheriff's office confirmed that personal information like home addresses and Social Security numbers were compromised. The breach was discovered last Tuesday and officials emphasized it was executed intentionally.
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