Illinois Data Breach: A Wake-Up Call for Government Cybersecurity Practices
The recent revelation of a significant data breach within the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) has sent shockwaves across the state, affecting over 700,000 residents. For more than four years, sensitive personal information, including addresses, case numbers, and demographic data, was inadvertently exposed on a publicly accessible website. This breach has underscored glaring vulnerabilities…