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threat-intel
October 30, 2026 at 15:54 UTC
Florida warns that 4.9 million people had Social Security numbers leaked in financial aid site breach
AI Summary
Florida's Department of Education (FLDOE) disclosed on October 30 that a breach of the Florida Student Financial Aid website, discovered October 19, exposed the Social Security numbers and personal data of approximately 4.9 million individuals. The breach affects a state government system handling sensitive financial aid applicant data, making affected individuals at high risk for identity theft and fraud. No patch or remediation timeline has been publicly specified for the underlying vulnerability.
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