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Nissan employee data potentially exposed in Oracle PeopleSoft breach

Nissan is investigating a security breach that may have compromised sensitive employee data, including payroll records and Social Security numbers. The incident occurred through an unauthorized access to Oracle's PeopleSoft system, a platform used for managing human resources and payroll. The company is working to determine the full extent of the data exposure and is notifying affected individuals. AI

IMPACT Potential exposure of sensitive employee data highlights the ongoing security risks associated with HR and payroll systems, even when AI is not directly involved in the breach.

RANK_REASON The article discusses a security incident involving a specific company's use of a software product, which falls under the 'tool' category.

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Nissan employee data potentially exposed in Oracle PeopleSoft breach

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  1. The Register — AI TIER_1 English(EN) ·

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