Pentagon Personnel-Data Breach (DMDC) (Sep 2026)
eventDefense & Military-Industrial
The Pentagon confirmed a personnel-data breach affecting 2.76 million living individuals.
Who they are
The Pentagon's Defense Manpower Data Center[1].
What they do
A Defense Manpower Data Center vulnerability let unauthorized users access unencrypted personal data, including Social Security numbers.
How it works
Military Times reported it on September 24, 2026; Federal News Network said nearly 2.8 million living and 294,000 deceased individuals were affected, and the Pentagon's confirmation was published September 25.
Why it matters
It is filed as a news event under Pentagon.
The engine's record — word for word
2026-09-24: Military Times (24 Sep): a Defense Manpower Data Center vulnerability let unauthorized users access unencrypted personal data incl. Social Security numbers; Federal News Network: nearly 2.8 million living and 294,000 deceased individuals affected. 2026-09-25 (pub.): The Pentagon confirmed a personnel-data breach affecting 2.76 million living individuals. (1 source) [Live pass Oct 6 2026]
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