New spam list to be sold?

Mike AI · 08-11-2003

http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/08/11/...0454123127.html

Huge consumer database cracked
By Online Staff
August 11, 2003

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An attacker gained access to one of the world's largest consumer databases last week and was able to download information about some customers of the company's clients, according to a report at SecurityNewsPortal.

The report said access was gained to private files at Acxiom Corp, a company based in Little Rock, Arkansas, that counts among its clients Microsoft Corp, IBM, Sears Roebuck, AT&T, General Electric and Bank of America.

Acxiom's website says it services 14 of the top 15 credit card issuers, seven of the top 10 automotive manufacturers and seven of the top 10 media entertainment companies, among others.

The company's chief private officer, Jennifer Barrett, admitted the company was unaware of the breach until it was contacted by a law enforcement agency from Ohio.

Acxiom has not specified which data was accessed unlawfully.

Forest · 08-11-2003

deepsy??

anyone hear about this guy over on gfy?

Peaches · 08-11-2003

Spam, hell - the $$$ on that's WAY too low compared to all those CC account numbers and enough personal information to create thousands of false identities.

Just a reminder from your friendly consumer queen - check your credit reports AT LEAST once a year if not twice to make sure you've not suddenly become someone else.

gonzo · 08-11-2003

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Originally posted by Forest@Aug 11 2003, 06:58 AM
deepsy??

anyone hear about this guy over on gfy?

They will be selling that list for the next year on GFY.

08-11-2003	#1
Mike AI Administrator Want to see your own Advertising Here! Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 11,618	http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/08/11/...0454123127.html Huge consumer database cracked By Online Staff August 11, 2003 Print this article Email to a friend An attacker gained access to one of the world's largest consumer databases last week and was able to download information about some customers of the company's clients, according to a report at SecurityNewsPortal. The report said access was gained to private files at Acxiom Corp, a company based in Little Rock, Arkansas, that counts among its clients Microsoft Corp, IBM, Sears Roebuck, AT&T, General Electric and Bank of America. Acxiom's website says it services 14 of the top 15 credit card issuers, seven of the top 10 automotive manufacturers and seven of the top 10 media entertainment companies, among others. The company's chief private officer, Jennifer Barrett, admitted the company was unaware of the breach until it was contacted by a law enforcement agency from Ohio. Acxiom has not specified which data was accessed unlawfully. __________________ Make big money on your Domains! Why wait 40 days to get paid with the other guys? Parked.com pays the most for your traffic, and cuts checks twice a month!

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08-11-2003	#3
Peaches Members Want to see your own Advertising Here! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hills of N. GA Posts: 10,823	Spam, hell - the $$$ on that's WAY too low compared to all those CC account numbers and enough personal information to create thousands of false identities. Just a reminder from your friendly consumer queen - check your credit reports AT LEAST once a year if not twice to make sure you've not suddenly become someone else. __________________ Peaches@onlinebeach.com ICQ# 36734533