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eBay Compromised
New submitter bobsta22 (583801) writes "eBay has suffered a security compromise requiring them to have all users change their passwords. As yet only a press release. Lets hope there's more juice on this."
From the press release: "Cyberattackers compromised a small number of employee log-in credentials, allowing unauthorized access to eBay's corporate network, the company said. ... The database, which was compromised between late February and early March, included eBay customers’ name, encrypted password, email address, physical address, phone number and date of birth. However, the database did not contain financial information or other confidential personal information. The company said that the compromised employee log-in credentials were first detected about two weeks ago."
Would hack again!
Wait for the dupes.
The world's burning. Moped Jesus spotted on I50. Details at 11.
What probably happened is that they got compromised, and then whoever compromised it tried to sell the account information to the highest bidder.
"3 Million Stolen Ebay Accounts BNIB FREE SHIPPING NR US SELLER L@@K"
I get emails from Ebay all the time recommending I change my password. They even provide a handy link in the email for me to click on.
This is the THIRD time this month I've had to change my date of birth due to compromised website.