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Sirius 06-03-2020 16:22
Re: Data Breach Incident
 
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Originally Posted by heero_yuy (Post 36026479)
Not had an email but for the last few months my ex-directory VM phone line is getting a cold call at least once a day.
Does not matter if you are Ex directory or not, the lastest auto dialer systems just ring every number in a range based off the area code and any sub code IE 01942 000001 to 999999.

JPAC 06-03-2020 17:54
Re: Data Breach Incident
 
'A customer database left unsecured online by Virgin Media contained details linking some customers to pornography and explicit websites'. mmm?

Sirius 06-03-2020 18:32
Re: Data Breach Incident
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by JPAC (Post 36026493)
'A customer database left unsecured online by Virgin Media contained details linking some customers to pornography and explicit websites'. mmm?
Where does that info come from ?

JPAC 06-03-2020 18:51
Re: Data Breach Incident
 
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-51768577

Mad Max 06-03-2020 19:45
Re: Data Breach Incident
 
Ok so they send us an email warning us about phishing etc, big ****ing deal Virgin, i'd expect some sort of compensation to those affected!

denphone 06-03-2020 19:58
Re: Data Breach Incident
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 36026504)
Ok so they send us an email warning us about phishing etc, big ****ing deal Virgin, i'd expect some sort of compensation to those affected!
l somehow doubt you will get any MM.

Mr K 06-03-2020 20:09
Re: Data Breach Incident
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 36026504)
Ok so they send us an email warning us about phishing etc, big ****ing deal Virgin, i'd expect some sort of compensation to those affected!
Take them to court, they haven't protected your data and broken GDPR rules.

They'll be a nice little fine coming their way if nothing else.
https://www.itpro.co.uk/security/dat...wing-data-leak
Quote:
. Although investigations have only just begun, Jonathan Compton, UK compliance lawyer and partner at DMH Stallard, argues that, given what we know so far, Virgin Media could face serious sanctions under GDPR, which sets fines at a maximum of 4% of global turnover, or €20 million.

"It is important to note that this was not a case of a secure database being hacked. No, this was an “error by a member of staff not following correct procedures," said Compton. "Fines towards the maximum of the applicable Act are likely," he added. "This was a serious breach, over a long period, affecting nearly 1m people.

He also added that the situation is "aggravated by the fact that this was not the result of a hack but the result of negligence.

raging bull 06-03-2020 20:51
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Another one to receive e mail from Virgin!
Does that explain why I got 14calls from Virgin sales last week on my payg mobile.

Mad Max 06-03-2020 21:20
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36026508)
Take them to court, they haven't protected your data and broken GDPR rules.

They'll be a nice little fine coming their way if nothing else.
https://www.itpro.co.uk/security/dat...wing-data-leak
Thanks for that , Mr K, I will be looking into this.

iadom 06-03-2020 21:36
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Organise a class action. ;)

Martin_D 06-03-2020 21:53
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I will be in contact with them in Monday the amount of spam am receiving is shocking and phone call from people staying they’re from virgin mobile but very much doubt that as what thay have said down the phone has been shocking.

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Paul 06-03-2020 22:16
Re: Data Breach Incident
 
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Originally Posted by Skie (Post 36026451)
That is a hilariously small namespace to brute force and doesn't encourage strong passwords at all.
Good, its not their job to force ridiculous passwords on people.

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Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 36026504)
Ok so they send us an email warning us about phishing etc, big ****ing deal Virgin, i'd expect some sort of compensation to those affected!
Compensation for spam ? Good luck with that ;)

I have a spam filter on my e-mail, and a delete button - dont you ?

Mad Max 06-03-2020 23:18
Re: Data Breach Incident
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul (Post 36026521)
Good, its not their job to force ridiculous passwords on people.

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Compensation for spam ? Good luck with that ;)

I have a spam filter on my e-mail, and a delete button - dont you ?

I think it's a bit more than the spam, don't you? Someone has let loose the personal details of customers, they haven't done their job in protecting those customers, so it's a bit more serious than you are making it out to be, if Virgin could be on the end of a £20 million pound fine I'd say that's quite serious, don't you?

Paul 06-03-2020 23:46
Re: Data Breach Incident
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 36026526)
I think it's a bit more than the spam, don't you? Someone has let loose the personal details of customers, they haven't done their job in protecting those customers, so it's a bit more serious than you are making it out to be, if Virgin could be on the end of a £20 million pound fine I'd say that's quite serious, don't you?
Nice try, but none of that has anything to do with the statement about passwords.

Your password is your responsibility, no one elses.

Maggy 07-03-2020 08:55
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Not all spam is down to data breaches.


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