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Alabama Cyber Breach: Employee Data Compromised, Residents Safe

5/12/2025

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A major cybersecurity breach has rocked Alabama's state systems, with compromised usernames and passwords of some employees discovered on Friday evening. Thankfully, residents' personal information remains secure. A third-party cybersecurity firm is now on the case, working diligently to investigate and restore services, though temporary disruptions may arise.

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Story summary

A major cybersecurity breach has rocked Alabama's state systems, with compromised usernames and passwords of some employees discovered on Friday evening. Thankfully, residents' personal information remains secure. A third-party cybersecurity firm is now on the case, working diligently to investigate and restore services, though temporary disruptions may arise.