Attorney General encourages Montanans to protect their identity following alleged data hack

Attorney General Austin Knudsen is encouraging Montanans to be on high-alert and take measures to protect their identity following reports that billions of records, including social security numbers and other sensitive information, may have been compromised.

According to reports, a hacking group USDoD allegedly stole personal records of 2.9 billion people and claims to be selling it online for millions. The data includes names, address histories, relatives, and Social Security numbers dating back at least three decades.

Attorney General Knudsen urges Montanans who believe they have been impact...