MO: St. Louis police say computer was attacked

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http://www.globe-democrat.com/news/2010/mar/12/st-louis-police-say-computer-was-attacked/

24 people may have had their personal information compromised
following the cyber attack of one computer in the St. Louis
Metropolitan Police Department, authorities said.

The attack came through an e-mail in February. The department’s
website was not attacked in any way, according to police spokeswoman
Erica Van Ross.

The names, addresses and social security numbers of the 24 people may
have been viewed. They have been identified and will be notified so
they can take steps to prevent identity theft.
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