Thus far, it is suspected Social Security numbers, names and birthdays were amongst the stolen information, according to the report. The breach was discovered when a number of employees had their tax returns denied. The full scope of the breach has yet to be discovered.
The city shutdown online access to its payroll and tax information, according to the report. Notices are being sent to all city employees.
The FBI and Baltimore police are investigating the breach.
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