Discamper 394 Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 I got this email from Disney Destinations this morning, hopefully they are telling the truth and it was only email addresses that were exposed.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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Just Whipperwhirl 24 Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 They could have at least offered you a discount for their error. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureTcrazy...rita 380 Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 I just got this as well. They could have at least offered you a discount for their error.or a free night at the Fort! :thewave1: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stefa70 205 Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 Ditto for me! :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 I got something similar from HSN (Home Shopping Network). It is practically word for word.Just checked my e-mail and I got one from Disney Destinations too. What a way to start my day :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roller ... aka Ed 351 Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 Epsilon was the one that screwed up - and they contract with a lot of companies. Expect an e-mail from credit card issuers, etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tim5055 120 Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 Yup, it was a hack of Epsilon,who provides e-mail services for multiple major companies. I would assume that the companies would not give a vendor more than maybe the e-mail address and first name (as in an email ad that starts Dear Tim).HERE is an article about the breach Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 I got the same email from Disney and TiVo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tim5055 120 Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 I got the same email from Disney and TiVoNot to hijack a thread, but lets hear it for Tivo :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tim5055 120 Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 And now I am starting to get the notification e-mail from my credit card companies. The last one said all the hackers got was e-mail address and my name. For me, those things are all over the web so I'm not to concerned. I always deleted advertising e-mails immediately so I don't think a little more spam will hurt me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GOBA Mom Lynn 18 Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 I guess everybody is sending out the warning email this morning. I got one from the College Board (the SAT people) with the same message. Shall we keep a tally of how many companies use Epsilon?Carry on........ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TnBob 311 Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 I got this email from Disney Destinations this morning also and it was blank, Kroger uses the same company and they got hacks also. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MandMandMandMandM 31 Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 I did NOT get that e-mail & guess what, I already got an e-mail from the hackers! Yeah, lucky me. The problem with this is now they know the e-mail addresses & will send out spam (ie: trojans, virus, malware) to you & because it looks like it's from Disney Destinations, you open it & you get to take computer in ONCE AGAIN to have it fixed by a techie. So I'm going to unsubscribe to the e-mails & if I receive anything just delete it. Hopefully they won't use my e-mail address to send things to those on my contact list! (similar thing happened last year, some people got letters that their credit card numbers had been stolen, if you didn't get the letter you were safe. WRONG Mine had already been used. Do I have 'sucker' written on my forehead?) If you received a blank e-mail, that's from the hackers. Look at all of your e-mail from Disney, the end part of the address is different, looks like from Disney, but it's not. Flag it, report as spam, block address, whatever, so that you don't get from them again.And Thanks Todd for bringing this up:) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Discamper 394 Posted April 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 I just checked I never gave Disney the E-mail address that this came in on Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 771 Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 I hate when Geeks go bad. Damned hackers. :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 I got the same email from US Bank. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 This strange but Mike just checked his computer and he hasn't received any of these notices. Am I being paranoid? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Total Joker ... TJ 203 Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 Yes, Yes you are! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momoffive aka Loretta 34 Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 I got one too. On the look out too I guess. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 Yes, Yes you are!I know I am but isn't weird we share some accounts and he hasn't received any of these notices Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 771 Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 I don't think it is weird at all. Just think of it as a "I not on their list" message to you. :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
freshlybarked 4 Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 Got the same email, also. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TnBob 311 Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 I just got another one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Otter Spotter aka Debbie 58 Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 I feel unloved. NOT!!!No e-mails here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stefa70 205 Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 Must be because you changed your name! :heart: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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