2800 state employees had information stolen on flash drive

A flash drive stolen from a Florida Department of Revenue employee’s car contained information of numerous state workers. Stolen in early April, along with a cell phone and GPS device, this flash drive was password protected but not encrypted.

Some 2,800 past and present employees of the state had their information on this flash drive, and without the encryption, any sophisticated thief could hack the information.

Letters were sent to all those who may be affected, and at this point in time, there have been no arrests. It is suggested that those affected sign up for credit monitoring services to ensure their protection.