City of Springfield Missouri Data Breach (2012)

Springfield officials say the personal information of about 2,100 citizens may have been obtained by hackers when the city’s website was “compromised” Feb. 17, a Friday. Some functions have been turned off on the city’s website, springfieldmo.gov, as authorities investigate the apparent breach, said city spokeswoman, Cora Scott. Scott said officials are notifying the 2,100 individuals who may have been victimized. She said those who were at risk will receive a letter offering a one-year subscription with an identity theft protection company.