Disney/Epsilon Email Compromise?

[BarleyJack]

Did anyone else get this email this morning?::

Dear Guest,

We have been informed by one of our email service providers, Epsilon,
that your email address was exposed by an unauthorized entry into that
provider's computer system. We use our email service providers to
help us manage the large number of email communications with our
guests. Our email service providers send emails on our behalf to
guests who have chosen to receive email communications from us.

We regret that this incident has occurred and any inconvenience this
incident may cause you. We take your privacy very seriously, and we
will continue to work diligently to protect your personal information.

We want to assure you that your email address was the only personal
information we have regarding you that was compromised in this
incident.

As a result of this incident, it is possible that you may receive spam
email messages, emails that contain links containing computer viruses
or other types of computer malware, or emails that seek to deceive you
into providing personal or credit card information. As a result, you
should be extremely cautious before opening links or attachments from
unknown third parties or providing a credit card number or other
sensitive information in response to any email.

If you have any questions regarding this incident, please contact us
at (407) 560-2547 during the hours of 9:00 am to 7:00 pm (Eastern Time)
Monday through Friday, and 9:00 am through 5:00 pm (Eastern Time)
Saturday and Sunday.

Sincerely,

Disney Destinations

Anything I/We need to be overly concerned about? The only other reference I found on the Dis is a brief thread on the Canadian Community board. I'm not terribly computer/internet savvy...I know not to open spam emails/attachments, but I'm concerned as I have a current ressie with my CC number attached to it....and words of advice?

 

[J3nn78]

I got the same email.

 

[Ted in Halifax]

Yes .... Wondering what this exposed ... the Epsilon says this was limited to email addresses and/or customer names. But I'm sure they didn't steal these for the good of mankind!

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Epsilon Notifies Clients of Unauthorized Entry into Email System

IRVING, TEXAS – April 1, 2011 - On March 30th, an incident was detected where a subset of Epsilon clients' customer data were exposed by an unauthorized entry into Epsilon's email system. The information that was obtained was limited to email addresses and/or customer names only. A rigorous assessment determined that no other personal identifiable information associated with those names was at risk. A full investigation is currently underway.
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[nmmom95]

I actually got it twice today.

 

[golfgal]

I got this notice from Disney and about 4 other companies . I hope my spam filter works well.

 

[swanmom]

Yes, I did........only from the College Board. I wonder how far and wide this 'breach' extends! Somewhat scary.

 

[Avalon_toon]

Yep, got it here too. I hope they are correct when they say only the email addresses were hacked...

 

[MaryJ]

I got the message from Disney and TiVo.

 

[kacaju]

I got the same email from college board and us bank

 

[Micca]

I got virtually identical letters from Disney and Kroger. Is the "notice" some kind of email hoax? Something ain't right here.

 

[BarleyJack]

I got virtually identical letters from Disney and Kroger. Is the "notice" some kind of email hoax? Something ain't right here.

It's not a hoax:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-20050068-83.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20

 

[DisneyFan32WI]

I received the same e-mail today.

 

[dex08]

I also received it from Disney, Tivo and several of my credit card companies.

 

[Tinkerbell58]

Got the same email from Disney Destinations and The College Board.

 

[gypsydoodlebug]

Benefit (cosmetics) and HSN (Home Shopping Network -- I had an account?) both sent me notification e-mails today.

 

[tripletots]

Yes, I did........only from the College Board. I wonder how far and wide this 'breach' extends! Somewhat scary.

Me too, I got one from Destination Disney and College Board. They were both in my Spam folder.

 

[Christine]

I received it from College Boards and one other place I can't, for the life of me, remember now.

There must have been a major hacking.

 

[HsvTeacher]

I got two emails: One from Destination Disney and one from Kroger.

 

[gillep]

I received this email from Disney, good thing Gmail is usually really good with recognizing spam, I have a feeling it is going to be getting quite a workout.

 

[AnnaS]

Got the same email from Disney Destinations and The College Board.

Same here.