The personal information of 46,000 US veterans was compromised after unauthorized individuals gained access to a Financial Service Center application. Unauthorized users managed to change financial information and divert multiple VA payments intended for medical treatments of US veterans. Individuals whose Social Security Numbers may have been compromised are now vulnerable to identity-theft related crimes. The VA said it would provide free credit monitoring services to affected individuals and will advise additional instructions on how to safeguard personal information. The application was taken offline until it passes a complete security review.”]