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VA responds to security breaches on eBenefits website

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Dissent

Danielle Leigh reports:

An Army veteran from Yelm has a warning for other veterans about security breaches on the eBenefits website maintained by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense.

The website is a universal portal for managing retirement, healthcare and disability described as “a secure environment where you can safely access your personal information and perform self-service tasks.”

Marvin Corbin had a much different experience. His account was hacked twice in just over six months.

Read more on KING5.

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