[pchelpers] News:Hackers steal data from job databases

Monster and USAjobs webites compromised

By Aharon Etengoff in San Francisco @ Monday, January 26, 2009 9:30 AM

An unknown criminal cell has managed to breach impressive perimeter
security systems defending the Monster and USAjobs websites. 

The hackers reportedly stole critically sensitive data, including login
names, passwords, e-mail addresses, phone numbers and demographic
information. Both websites quickly published warnings advising users to
immediately alter their passwords.  

According to Sophos Labs, the stolen passwords could be used to break
into various online services, such as e-mail, Ebay, PayPal and Amazon.
In addition, cyber criminals may utilise the compromised e-mail
addresses and personal information to "mount a realistic phishing
campaign, attempting to gather more sensitive information about
victims".

Indeed, phishing e-mails that include a recipient's real name and other
personal data often succeed in procuring additional details, thereby
increasing the risk of identity theft.

Clearly, the scourge of unsolicited phishing spam has evolved from a
mere nuisance into a dangerous phenomenon.

More here:
http://www.itexaminer.com/hackers-steal-data-from-job-databases.aspx
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