Army members’ information at risk after contractor laptop theft

An Army Guard laptop was stolen from a contractor and is suspected to hold personal data of over 130,000 Amry Guard members. This data includes names, Social Security numbers, and information in regards to the soldiers that are enrolled in the Army National Guard Bonus and Incentives Program.

Even though the information is at risk after the theft, there have been no incidences regarding the information on the laptops or proof of the information being used incorrectly. It appears to investigators that the laptop was stolen primarily for the laptop itself and not for the information stored on it.

The Army National Guard has set up a website with specific information regarding the security breach, and they encourage credit monitoring and close inspection of strange activity on their credit reports and financial accounts.

A letter has been sent to all those who may have been affected with more information regarding the data breach.