More on the OPM cyber breaches

It is important to realize how this affects Federal workers AND retirees.

“If an individual underwent a background investigation through OPM in 2000 or afterwards, it is highly likely that the individual is impacted by this cyber breach. If an individual underwent a background investigation prior to 2000, that individual still may be impacted, but it is less likely.”

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has announced the results of an interagency forensics investigation into the recent cyber incident involving Federal background investigation data and the steps it is taking to protect those impacted. As information had become available and verifiable, the agency updated Congress, the Inspector General, Federal employee representatives, and – most importantly – those that are affected. The announcement is the latest in a series of updates, and OPM will continue to provide additional information going forward, it says.

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