Lorenzo's Security Blog

PORTLAND, Ore. – A laptop belonging to an Oregon National Guard member was stolen this week and the military is contacting service members who might be affected by the theft. According to the Oregon National Guard, the laptop was stolen from a vehicle on Monday. The Guard member had been using the laptop to conduct work from home. “Although this laptop is password protected, with potential exposure of individual personal information, we are doing everything possible to notify individuals about the theft,” Capt. Stephen Bomar, Chief of Public Affairs for the Oregon National Guard, said in a news release. The Oregon National Guard and The National Guard Bureau are individually contacting service members whose sensitive information may be compromised. Legal services are also available in the event a service member needs it through the Oregon National Guard Office of the Staff Judge Advocate. The Oregon National Guard also filed a report with the Portland Police Bureau.