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Database containing information such as passwords, e-mails, and phone numbers illegally accessed. Stolen data doesn't include resumes or Social Security numbers, says Monster.

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by Michichael January 26, 2009 4:22 PM PST
Well crap, guess I need to change my passwords. Been three months anyway.
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by dfulbright January 26, 2009 4:53 PM PST
So, did actual plain-text passwords get stolen? Why on earth would ANY site store actual passwords, instead of hashes?
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by btljooz January 27, 2009 12:50 PM PST
Ain't this just GRAND????? Monster got hacked the exact same way back in mid 2007. Did they NOT _*LEARN*_ a single THING about Security?????????

BTW: Did ya'll know that http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/ is "powered" by Monster???? OOOOh, YES!!!!! ANY one who has there info there is also a victim. I know because I had my info on usajobs at one time....until I got the notification letter from them that my personal info had been compromised and why.
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by btljooz January 27, 2009 12:53 PM PST
OOOPS! ptyo..tyop...TYPO!!! alert. Sorry but:

>>>ANY one who has there info there is also a victim.<<<

SHOULD read:

>>>ANY one who has *their* info there is also a victim.<<<
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by btljooz January 27, 2009 1:06 PM PST
Hey, look what I found:

USAJOBS - Security Alert

http://www.usajobs.gov/securityNotice.asp
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by chili_picante January 28, 2009 7:37 AM PST
Hey, Monster: Why am I reading about this at CNet, instead of getting a notice from you about the breach! Does anyone know if all usernames and passwords were exposed, or just some?
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