Vermont State Computer Hacked
Author: Dave Lewis
MSNBC is running an article about a computer that was hacked exposing the personal information of roughly 70,000 residents of the state of Vermont. The breach occurred sometime in December 2006. The state is planning to send a letter to the affected persons.
The Human Services computer was used as a tool to track non-custodial parents who owe back child support. The state and a number of banks exchanged financial information on the computer, which was taken out of service in early December after technicians discovered what they thought was a computer virus.It remains offline, officials said.
About 12,000 of the affected individuals owed back child support. The rest of the names _ about 58,800 people — were supplied to the state by the New England Federal Credit Union, which shared customer information with the understanding that only the data on child support debtors would be used.
If you live in Vermont (and are a deadbeat Mom or Dad) be sure to check your credit information.
Tags: Vermont State Computer, Privacy Breach, Computer Hacked
Deadbeat? Owing back child support does not mean you are a deadbeat. 2/3 of the people who owe back support owe it because the did not have the money to pay it. You clearly are ignorant.
I would beg to differ. Not paying child support qualifies as a deadbeat. Any court agreement takes into account the financial condition of the parties involved. If one can afford high speed internet to surf the web in New Hampshire then I would hazard that they have extra cash. Ignorant? I’m not the one welching on my kids.