TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity said they had to deal with a data security incident.
The incident was associated with reemployment assistance claims, according to the DEO. The DEO said they reached out to anyone impacted by the incident. “This issue was addressed within one hour after we became aware of the incident.
While the incident was handled within one hour, in an abundance of caution, we are making available identity protection services at no charge to affected individuals,” Press Secretary Paige Landrum said.
Landrum said they have advised anyone impacted to report any unauthorized activity on their financial accounts. The DEO said they have not received any reports of malicious activity.