Epsilon Mail Breach Spreads

Marketing firm Epsilon recently had someone break into its e-mail system and subsequently hack it. Epsilon is known for its permission based e-mail marketing and database hosting services. After learning about the hack in its e-mail system, Epsilon had most of its clients notified. Epsilon however, claims that only a small chunk of its database was compromised.

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However, over the course of the hacking procedure, several different instances came to light. Some corporations found out that it was only a small section of the e-mail addresses that was compromised. Some corporations like Marriott Rewards and Ritz-Carlton Rewards were in for a rude shock when they discovered that the rewards points were disclosed, along with names and e-mail addresses of the users.

The whole episode reached a serious high when more and more names kept entering the affected list. Some names include - JPMorgan Chase, Capital One, Marriott Rewards, McKinsey Quarterly, US Bank, Citi, Ritz-Carlton Rewards, Brookstone, Walgreens, The College Board, and the Home Shopping Network (HSN).

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Epsilon, and the affected companies are going to great extents informing and alerting users to be wary of fake e-mails. However, fears of people falling prey to checking mails and clicking links from corporations, especially from banks, with their details is giving them sleepless nights.