As federal law enforcement agencies conduct a full-scale investigation into the recent data theft on 26.5 million veterans, the Windsor Journal reports the state of Connecticut is also taking steps to help its veterans.The Journal writes that in Connecticut, Gov. M. Jodi Rell announced the creation of a special Identity Theft Information Team composed of staff from the Departments of Consumer Protection, Public Safety, Banking and Veterans Affairs to conduct identity theft-prevention seminars for veterans throughout the state on how to monitor financial accounts and credit reports and correct any erroneous information. Team members will meet with veterans through the VFW, American Legion and other veterans service organizations.In addition, Rell has directed the state Department of Veterans Affairs to initiate an internal review of the agency’s security procedures and employee training standards used to protect veterans’ privacy information in the state’s possession, as well as to make recommendations on additional ways to enhance personal data security, the Journal writes.At the federal level, the Department of Veterans Affairs is asking all veterans to be extra vigilant and to carefully monitor bank records, credit card statements and any statements relating to recent financial transactions, the article reports. However, the VA does not believe it is necessary to contact financial institutions or cancel credit cards and bank accounts, unless veterans detect suspicious activity. The Journal also writes that the VA plans to send out individual notification letters to veterans to every extent possible. Additionally, working with other government agencies, the VA has set up a webpage and a manned call center that veterans may call to get information about this situation and learn more about consumer identity protection.For more information on the data theft at the VA, read CSOonline’s special coverage page. Keep checking in at our Security Feed page, or subscribe via RSS, for updated news coverage.Compiled by Paul Kerstein Related content news Arm patches bugs in Mali GPUs that affect Android phones and Chromebooks The vulnerability with active exploitations allows local non-privileged users to access freed-up memory for staging new attacks. By Shweta Sharma Oct 03, 2023 3 mins Android Security Android Security Mobile Security news UK businesses face tightening cybersecurity budgets as incidents spike More than a quarter of UK organisations think their cybersecurity budget is inadequate to protect them from growing threats. By Michael Hill Oct 03, 2023 3 mins CSO and CISO Risk Management news Cybersecurity experts raise concerns over EU Cyber Resilience Act’s vulnerability disclosure requirements Open letter claims current provisions will create new threats that undermine the security of digital products and individuals. By Michael Hill Oct 03, 2023 4 mins Regulation Compliance Vulnerabilities feature The value of threat intelligence — and challenges CISOs face in using it effectively Knowing the who, what, when, and how of bad actors and their methods is a boon to security, but experts say many teams are not always using such intel to their best advantage. By Mary K. Pratt Oct 03, 2023 10 mins CSO and CISO Advanced Persistent Threats Threat and Vulnerability Management Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe