Monster Invasion

Posted by Dan

August 23, 2007 |

Over 1.6 million personal’ records stolen from Monster.com!

It’s a worry that we all have…perhaps maybe one day someone will be able to hack into a very secure database system in which we have provided very sensitive personal information and steal it.  And it does happen more often than we want to hear. 

Monster.com’s job board information theft is a prime example.  If you are listed on Monster.com you will want to keep a close eye on any emails coming to you from them to ensure they are not fraudulent messages from thieves who want to get even more information from you. 

Stealing personal information is disgusting enough, but put the added ingredient that most people on Monster.com are in search of gainful employment and that they are extremely vulnerable to messages coming in to them regarding employment opportunities; it’s a bit like someone needing food and offering them a dish of poison pasta!  Very creepy…

It’s nearly impossible in today’s thriving Internet world to avoid providing your personal information to various sources.  There are ways that you can be smart in providing this information.  This article in About.com is worth reading to ensure you are up to date on the latest ways to protect your personal information. 

Monster.com has also provided a copy of the fraudulent email that users are receiving from the thieves.  Review it and stay alert.

Posted by Robin Ogden — FiredUP Careers

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