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Florida Student Aid site breach reportedly puts 4.9 million SSNs at risk

Status
Unverified: only social posts report this so far
Kind
Breach
Vendor
Florida Student Aid
First seen

Summary

A Bluesky post reports a breach of the Florida Student Aid site that it says puts 4.9 million Social Security numbers at risk. The post does not identify the operator, the intrusion method, or the discovery date.

If you use Florida Student Aid

Check whether you used the Florida Student Aid site and watch for notices from the state

Monitor your credit reports and consider a credit freeze

Be wary of unsolicited emails or calls referencing student aid or your SSN

What the sources say 1

· Bluesky: “Florida Student Aid Site Breach Puts 4.9 Million SSNs at Risk” Source