AFIS is reporting that the stolen laptop containing the personal records of millions of U.S. veterans has been returned. Apparently, someone was feeling the heat, or had a conscience when it came to screwing American veterans over.
Reports indicate that the FBI has made a preliminary determination that data contained on the computer and hard drive has not been accessed.
I’d like to say all’s well that ends well, but I just can’t bring myself to do that in this instance. The immediate threat may be over, but I want to see long-term security policy and implementation improvements.
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