eBay security breach prompts warning from attorney general NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric Schneiderman issued a statement in response to the latest news regarding a security breach at eBay. That follows word that its entire database of 145 million user records may have been accessed. eBay revealed on Wednesday of “… a cyberattack that compromised our eBay user database, which contained your encrypted password.” The attack may have compromised passwords and customer addresses, but not credit card information. eBay recommends all users change passwords. “The news that eBay has discovered a security breach involving customer data is deeply concerning,” said Schneiderman. “New Yorkers and eBay customers across the country trust that retailers will protect their personal information when they shop online. Our office has asked and fully expects eBay to provide free credit monitoring services to customers impacted by this breach.” The Attorney General has also provided a list of tips, both for eBay customers who suspect they may be a victim of the data security breach, and for those who have verified that they are a victim of this breach: If you might be a victim: Report to any of the three credit reporting agencies (Equifax, Transunion or Experian) that you may have been a victim of identity theft. Make [...] newsnyork/ebay-security-breach-prompts-warning-from-attorney-general/
Posted on: Fri, 23 May 2014 11:32:14 +0000
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