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Aug 31, 2007 -- Monster.com security breach larger than previously believed
Earlier this week, Clark told you about a security breach at Monster.com where hackers stole the names, addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of 1.3 million people. There have been so many breaches over the years that we're almost numb to news about them. But now there's reason to believe that the Monster breach could affect more than just a million people. Nobody knows the exact number -- it's just larger than previously thought. So if you've ever posted your information on Monster.com, you need to be aware that criminals are calling people up and pretending to be potential employers or banks to get additional personal information. Once they get your additional info, they have all they need to take your identity or empty your bank account. You should only divulge sensitive information in person at a potential place of employment or a bank. The web is too anonymous and dangerous of a place to share your info via e-mail.
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monster.com
Any one know how to block these spammers/recruiters etc. I posted my resume and do not know how to stop all of the crap coming to me. I thought monster.com and careerbuilder was a great way to find a job. Now I cannot stop the emails. Cannot tell which offer is legit or not.
Monster.com stinks
Monster will sell your personal information to anyone with a credit card, same with Careerbuilder. Posting an online resume is a bad idea. I'm taking a survey for people who have posted online resumes. 97% negative, 1. personal info sold to advertisers, spammers, third party recruiters. 2. Identity theft. 3. Third party recruiters sending your resume to tons of companies hoping to collect a commission if you are hired,(this puts you at a serious disadvantage, imagine sending an invoice with your resume.) 4. Scam jobs trying to get your ss# or solicit you. I don't know how Careerbuilder and Monster avoid lawsuits. They 1. let anyone post jobs without a screening process, and 2. let anyone search resumes without a screening process. What do you think? gfuller101@yahoo.com