FAA systems breached

Hackers breached a computer server belonging to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), exposing 48 files, which included the personal information of more than 45,000 employees and retirees, the agency announced Monday. The FAA has taken steps to prevent future attacks and is working with law enforcement to catch the culprits, who did not access any systems related to air traffic control. — DK

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