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2007 — Pfizer: Installation of certain file sharing software on a…

2007 17.0K records affected Share on X

Data compromised

Personal information

Technical writeup

Installation of certain file sharing software on a Pfizer laptop, exposed files containing names, Social Security numbers, addresses and bonus information of present and former Pfizer colleagues. Investigation revealed that certain files containing data were accessed and copied.

Root cause

Unintended disclosure

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