The state shuts down a website used for nearly a million people who are searching for work. A glitch discovered on Cal Jobs website could be at risk for identity theft.
A man, who was looking for work, accidentally stumbled across a security glitch that allowed him to access other people’s personal and private information.
When the State of California didn’t have any answers, it shut down the website temporarily to fix the problem.
While there’s no evidence that anyone has had their identity stolen, consumer counselors say that it’s a good idea to look over your credit report, just in case.