From FRD_SMAS.01-000069310_16044327_10@e0.monster.com Wed Aug 29 23:31:33 2007 Received: from mailman106-q0.ma.tmpw.net (mailman106-q0.ma.tmpw.net [63.112.170.32]) by www2.mrbrklyn.com (8.13.1/8.13.1/SuSE Linux 0.7) with SMTP id l7U3VQjR027051 for ; Wed, 29 Aug 2007 23:31:32 -0400 Received: (qmail 9926 invoked from network); 30 Aug 2007 03:31:15 -0000 Received: from unica102.ma.monster.com (HELO unica102) (10.50.10.22) by mailman106-q0.ma.tmpw.net with SMTP; 30 Aug 2007 03:31:15 -0000 Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2007 22:31:15 -0500 From: "Monster" Reply-To: "Monster" Subject: An Important Message to Our Valued Monster Customers To: ruben@mrbrklyn.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Message-ID: Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="uaceuace.uaceuace.alt.uaceuace.uaceuace" Status: RO Content-Length: 31774 Lines: 652 Important Notice: This email is sent as a multi-part message in MIME format. 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Sorry for the any inconvenience caused by us. --uaceuace.uaceuace.alt.uaceuace.uaceuace Content-Type: text/plain; charset="ISO-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D MONSTER=20 =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D Dear Valued Monster Customer,=20 Protecting the job seekers who use our website is a top=20 priority, and we value the trust you place in Monster.=20 Regrettably, opportunistic criminals are increasingly=20 using the Internet for illegitimate purposes. As is the=20 case with many companies that maintain large databases=20 of information, Monster is from time to time subject to=20 attempts to illegally extract information from its=20 database. As you may be aware, the Monster resume database was=20 recently the target of malicious activity that involved=20 the illegal downloading of information such as names,=20 addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses for some of=20 our job seekers with resumes posted on Monster sites.=20 Monster responded to this specific incident by conducting=20 a comprehensive review of internal processes and=20 procedures, notified those job seekers that their contact=20 records had been downloaded illegally, and shut down a=20 rogue server that was hosting these records. The Company has determined that this incident is not the=20 first time Monster's database has been the target of=20 criminal activity. Due to the significant amount of=20 uncertainty in determining which individual job seekers=20 may have been impacted, Monster felt that it was in your=20 best interest to take the precautionary steps of reaching=20 out to you and all Monster job seekers regarding this=20 issue. Monster believes illegally downloaded contact=20 information may be used to lure job seekers into opening a=20 "phishing" email that attempts to acquire financial=20 information or lure job seekers into fraudulent financial=20 transactions. This has been the case in similar attacks=20 on other websites.=20 We want to inform you about preventive measures you can=20 take to protect yourself from online fraud. While no=20 company can completely prevent unauthorized access to=20 data, we believe that by reaching out to job seekers like=20 you, the Company can help users better defend themselves=20 against those who have attacked Monster as well as other=20 databases. We are committed to maintaining an ongoing dialogue with=20 all of our job seekers about Internet security and the=20 steps Monster is taking to protect its job seekers. The=20 Company has placed a security alert on Monster sites=20 offering information to educate you about online fraud.=20 This information can be found at: http://e0.monster.com/emessageRMS/servlet/RMS?v=3D2&i=3D21686&t=3D000069310= &ep=3Dt9C337F31779F2CC2&xp=3Dt9C337F31779F2CC2&c=3DtFEF2B55E37C31D07824A45D= 337210422502FDA80BA565411 We have also included information on Internet safety and=20 examples of fraudulent "phishing" emails at the bottom of=20 this letter.=20 Monster has launched a series of initiatives to enhance=20 and to protect the information you have entrusted to us.=20 Some of these steps are being immediately implemented,=20 while others will be put into place as appropriate.=20 We believe these actions are the responsible steps to=20 protect the trust you place in Monster. We are also=20 working with Monster's hundreds of thousands of employer=20 customers to ensure a safe and effective online job=20 search. We will continue to share information with you=20 about the enhancements we are making as we serve as your=20 online career resource partner. We invite you to keep=20 reading to learn more about how to use the Internet=20 safely.=20 Sincerely,=20 Sal Iannuzzi=20 Chairman and CEO=20 Monster Worldwide=20 =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D HOW TO BE A SAFE INTERNET USER=20 Every Internet site in the world is facing the growing=20 issue of fraudulent usage of information, and we want to=20 work with users around the world to stop this practice -=20 please keep reading to learn more about the warning signs=20 and what you can do.=20 Spam email is such a common occurrence today; you may=20 think you know what to look for. But there are two types=20 of email scams - what's known as "phishing" and "spoofing"=20 - that can be more difficult to identify. Both practices=20 concern fraudulent email where the 'from address' has been=20 forged to make it appear as if it came from somewhere, or=20 someone, other than the actual source. Below are the=20 warning signs to look for:=20 What's "phishing" all about - and how do I spot it?=20 Phishing emails are used to fraudulently obtain personal=20 identification and account information. They can also be=20 used to lure the recipient into downloading malicious=20 software. The message will often suggest there are issues=20 with the recipient's account that requires immediate=20 attention. A link will also be provided to a spoof website=20 where the recipient will be asked to provide=20 personal/account information or download malicious=20 software. Monster will never ask you to download software=20 in order to access your account or use our services.=20 How is it different than "spoofing"?=20 Spoof emails often include a fraudulent offer of=20 employment and/or the invitation to serve as a go-between=20 for payment processing or money transfers. This scam is=20 primarily directed at a general audience, but it can also=20 reach Monster members who have included contact=20 information on their resumes. Like with phishing emails,=20 the sender's address is often disguised.=20 Examples of fraudulent email:=20 These examples of fraudulent email show you what to watch=20 out for (click to see details):=20 Example 1:=20 http://help.monster.com/besafe/email/example1/=20 Example 2:=20 http://help.monster.com/besafe/email/example2/ Example 3:=20 http://help.monster.com/besafe/email/example3/ Example 4:=20 http://help.monster.com/besafe/email/example4/ Example 5:=20 http://help.monster.com/besafe/email/example5/ =20 Consumer Advice: How to Avoid Phishing Scams=20 The number and sophistication of phishing scams sent out=20 to consumers is continuing to increase dramatically. While=20 online banking and e-commerce is very safe, as a general=20 rule you should be careful about giving out your personal=20 financial information over the Internet. The Anti-Phishing=20 Working Group has compiled a list of recommendations that=20 you can use to avoid becoming a victim of these scams.=20 - Be suspicious of any email with requests for personal=20 financial information. =20 - Phishers typically include upsetting or exciting (but=20 false) statements in their emails to get people to react=20 immediately. =20 - They typically ask for information such as usernames,=20 passwords, credit card numbers, social security numbers,=20 date of birth, etc. =20 - Don't use the links in an email, instant message, or=20 chat to get to any web page if you suspect the message=20 might not be authentic. =20 - Instead, call the company on the telephone, or log onto=20 the website directly by typing in the Web address in your=20 browser. =20 - You should only communicate information such as credit=20 card numbers or account information via a secure website=20 or the telephone. =20 - Always ensure that you're using a secure website when=20 submitting credit card or other sensitive information via=20 your Web browser. =20 Additional consumer advice is available at:=20 http://www.antiphishing.org/consumer_recs.html If you have more questions, please visit:=20 http://e0.monster.com/emessageRMS/servlet/RMS?v=3D2&i=3D21686&t=3D000069310= &ep=3Dt9C337F31779F2CC2&xp=3Dt9C337F31779F2CC2&c=3DtFEF2B55E37C31D07824A45D= 337210422502FDA80BA565411 Contact us at http://www.monster.com/contact. =20 =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D Monster respects your online time and privacy. 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=3D""=20 =20 Dear Valued Monster Customer,
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=20 Protecting the job seekers who use our website is a top priority, and w= e value the trust you place in Monster. Regrettably, opportunistic criminal= s are increasingly using the Internet for illegitimate purposes. As is the = case with many companies that maintain large databases of information, Mons= ter is from time to time subject to attempts to illegally extract informati= on from its database.
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=20 As you may be aware, the Monster resume database was recently the targe= t of malicious activity that involved the illegal downloading of informatio= n such as names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses for some of = our job seekers with resumes posted on Monster sites. Monster responded to = this specific incident by conducting a comprehensive review of internal pro= cesses and procedures, notified those job seekers that their contact record= s had been downloaded illegally, and shut down a rogue server that was host= ing these records.
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=20 The Company has determined that this incident is not the first time Mon= ster's database has been the target of criminal activity. Due to the signi= ficant amount of uncertainty in determining which individual job seekers ma= y have been impacted, Monster felt that it was in your best interest to tak= e the precautionary steps of reaching out to you and all Monster job seeker= s regarding this issue. Monster believes illegally downloaded contact infor= mation may be used to lure job seekers into opening a "phishing" email that= attempts to acquire financial information or lure job seekers into fraudul= ent financial transactions. This has been the case in similar attacks on ot= her websites.
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=20 We want to inform you about preventive measures you can take to protect= yourself from online fraud. While no company can completely prevent unauth= orized access to data, we believe that by reaching out to job seekers like = you, the Company can help users better defend themselves against those who = have attacked Monster as well as other databases.
=20 3D""
=20 We are committed to maintaining an ongoing dialogue with all of our job= seekers about Internet security and the steps Monster is taking to protect= its job seekers. The Company has placed a security alert on Monster sites = offering information to educate you about online fraud. This information ca= n be found at http://help.monster.c= om/besafe/. We have also included information on Internet safety and ex= amples of fraudulent "phishing" emails at the bottom of this letter.
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=20 Monster has launched a series of initiatives to enhance and to protect = the information you have entrusted to us. Some of these steps are being imm= ediately implemented, while others will be put into place as appropriate.=20 3D""
=20 We believe these actions are the responsible steps to protect the trust= you place in Monster. We are also working with Monster's hundreds of thou= sands of employer customers to ensure a safe and effective online job searc= h. We will continue to share information with you about the enhancements we= are making as we serve as your online career resource partner. We = invite you to keep reading to learn more about how to use the Internet safe= ly.
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=20 Sincerely,
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=20 Sal Iannuzzi
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=20 Chairman and CEO
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=20 Monster Worldwide
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=20 HOW TO BE A SAFE INTERNET USER
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=20 Every Internet site in the world is facing the growing issue of fraudul= ent usage of information, and we want to work with users around the world t= o stop this practice - please keep reading to learn more about the warning = signs and what you can do.
=20 3D""
=20 Spam email is such a common occurrence today; you may think you know wh= at to look for. But there are two types of email scams - what's known as "p= hishing" and "spoofing" - that can be more difficult to identify. Both prac= tices concern fraudulent email where the 'from address' has been forged to = make it appear as if it came from somewhere, or someone, other than the act= ual source. Below are the warning signs to look for:
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=20 What's "phishing" all about – and how do I spot it?
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=20 Phishing emails are used to fraudulently obtain personal identification= and account information. They can also be used to lure the recipient into = downloading malicious software. The message will often suggest there are is= sues with the recipient's account that requires immediate attention. A link= will also be provided to a spoof website where the recipient will be asked= to provide personal/account information or download malicious software. Monster will never ask you to download software in order to access yo= ur account or use our services.
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=20 How is it different than "spoofing"?
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=20 Spoof emails often include a fraudulent offer of employment and/or the = invitation to serve as a go-between for payment processing or money transfe= rs. This scam is primarily directed at a general audience, but it can also = reach Monster members who have included contact information on their resume= s. Like with phishing emails, the sender's address is often disguised.
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=20 Examples of fraudulent email:
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=20 These examples of fraudulent email show you what to = watch out for (click to see details):
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=20 Consumer Advice: How to Avoid Phishing Scams
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=20 The number and sophistication of phishing scams sent out to consumers i= s continuing to increase dramatically. While online banking and e-commerce = is very safe, as a general rule you should be careful about giving out your= personal financial information over the Internet. The Anti-Phishing Workin= g Group has compiled a list of recommendations that you can use to avoid be= coming a victim of these scams.
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=20 3D""=20 		=20 =20 Be suspicious of any email with requests for personal financial info= rmation.=20
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=20 3D""=20 		=20 =20 Phishers typically include upsetting or exciting (but false) stateme= nts in their emails to get people to react immediately.=20
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=20 3D""=20 		=20 =20 They typically ask for information such as usernames, passwords, cre= dit card numbers, social security numbers, date of birth, etc.=20
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=20 3D""=20 		=20 =20 Don't use the links in an email, instant message, or chat to get to = any web page if you suspect the message might not be authentic. =20
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=20 3D""=20 		=20 =20 Instead, call the company on the telephone, or log onto the website = directly by typing in the Web address in your browser.=20
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=20 3D""=20 		=20 =20 You should only communicate information such as credit card numbers = or account information via a secure website or the telephone.=20
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=20 3D""=20 		=20 =20 Always ensure that you're using a secure website when submitting cre= dit card or other sensitive information via your Web browser.=20
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=20 Additional consumer advice is available at = http://www.antiphishin= g.org/consumer_recs.html.
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=20 If you have more questions, please visit http://help.monster.com/besafe.
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=20 Contact us at http://www.monster= .com/contact.=20 =20
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