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Maine Disables Breach Portal After Hoax Submissions

Maine has temporarily shut down its public data breach reporting portal after being hit with a series of false reports, or hoaxes, submitted through the system. The state's Attorney General's Office is reviewing the situation and has removed the fraudulent filings from its database.

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Maine Breach Portal Exposed to Fake Data Breach Disclosures

A fake data breach notice was recently submitted to Maine's breach disclosure portal using VRChat's name, but the company quickly reassured fans that their data and systems are safe. The incident highlights a vulnerability in the portal's submission process, which allows anyone to post a breach notice without verification.

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