Hackers Stole Social Security Numbers From 21.5 Million People In Recent Data Breach, U.S. Says

“The U.S. Office of Personnel Management said on Thursday that hackers had stolen sensitive information – including Social Security numbers – of about 21.5 million people who have undergone background checks for security clearances since 2000”, according to a Reuter’s message.

Those exposed included 19.7 million people who applied for the clearances, plus 1.8 million non-applicants, mostly spouses or co-habitants of applicants, OPM said.

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