Iain Thomson reports that past decisions by Sony may have come back to bite it: […] As a result of those spending cutbacks, we’re told by sources, IT budgets were sharply reduced, finance functions were outsourced, and belts tightened in the theatrical and home entertainment departments. Some 800 people were made redundant between 2009 and…
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Plusnet customers SWAMPED by spam but ISP claims there’s been no compromise
The Register reports that Plusnet customers are reporting spam addressed to tagged email addresses used only for Plusnet billing. The BT-owned ISP, however, is not acknowledging any breach: Plusnet has conducted a thorough investigation into this issue. Our investigations confirm that Plusnet’s Core Systems and Networks, including our subscriber and billing databases, have been verified…
Sony tells employees not to respond to hackers’ emails
Mike Fleming Jr. reports on Deadline|Hollywood that Sony Chief Michael Lynton has sent the following message to employees in the wake of a threatening email to employees that purports to be from the Guardians of Peace: We are understand (sic) that some our employees recently received an email containing malicious and threatening contents from an unknown sender….
IE: Teachers’ data breached on O2 web portal
Mark Tighe reports: The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) has begun an investigation into a data breach affecting more than 1,000 teachers who signed up for a phone scheme offered by O2. Last week a member of the scheme, who wishes to remain anonymous, contacted The Sunday Times to express concern that O2’s web…
Hackers mass-email Sony employees with demand
Hackers claiming to be the GOP [“Guardians of Peace”] that hacked Sony on November 24 have reportedly sent a mass email to Sony employees. The email, which has been reproduced on a number of sites, including The Verge, reportedly reads: I am the head of GOP who made you worry. Removing Sony Pictures on earth…
VT: Holiday Motel in St. Johnsbury notifies customers of data security breach dating back to last year
On September 22, 2014, the Holiday Motel learned of potential unauthorized access to its computer systems. Upon discovering this issue, the Holiday Motel immediately launched an investigation into this matter and took steps to prevent any further unauthorized access. To assist with this investigation, independent computer forensic experts have been retained to review the Holiday…