Mike AI
08-11-2003, 10:48 AM
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Huge consumer database cracked
By Online Staff
August 11, 2003
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An attacker gained access to one of the world's largest consumer databases last week and was able to download information about some customers of the company's clients, according to a report at SecurityNewsPortal.
The report said access was gained to private files at Acxiom Corp, a company based in Little Rock, Arkansas, that counts among its clients Microsoft Corp, IBM, Sears Roebuck, AT&T, General Electric and Bank of America.
Acxiom's website says it services 14 of the top 15 credit card issuers, seven of the top 10 automotive manufacturers and seven of the top 10 media entertainment companies, among others.
The company's chief private officer, Jennifer Barrett, admitted the company was unaware of the breach until it was contacted by a law enforcement agency from Ohio.
Acxiom has not specified which data was accessed unlawfully.
Huge consumer database cracked
By Online Staff
August 11, 2003
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Email to a friend
An attacker gained access to one of the world's largest consumer databases last week and was able to download information about some customers of the company's clients, according to a report at SecurityNewsPortal.
The report said access was gained to private files at Acxiom Corp, a company based in Little Rock, Arkansas, that counts among its clients Microsoft Corp, IBM, Sears Roebuck, AT&T, General Electric and Bank of America.
Acxiom's website says it services 14 of the top 15 credit card issuers, seven of the top 10 automotive manufacturers and seven of the top 10 media entertainment companies, among others.
The company's chief private officer, Jennifer Barrett, admitted the company was unaware of the breach until it was contacted by a law enforcement agency from Ohio.
Acxiom has not specified which data was accessed unlawfully.