eBay hack exposes database alongside personal info

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Popular online auction site eBay has reported that it experienced a major incident back in early spring involving their site itself being hacked and compromising their internal database alongside personal information of it's user base. The attackers gained their access through a series of compromised employee accounts, eBay is now warning users to change their passwords. The website is responsible for over $200 billion of global commerce last year alone while being represented in over 1000 cities worldwide.

eBay regrets any inconvenience or concern that this password reset may cause our customers. We know our customers trust us with their information, and we take seriously our commitment to maintaining a safe, secure and trusted global marketplace.eBay


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-yoghurtPosted:

wow thats incrediable i have to change my password now

ItzJonnyxPosted:

Wow Really Daim Changing Password hahah

GaryPosted:

I have an eBay account but i don't use it so i guess i'll be changing my password sometime soon, i cant believe they didn't send me an email or something.

SmurfsPosted:

I didn't hear about this hacking until now. I use eBay for pretty much all my shopping because you can get stuff cheaper. I need to change my password.

MaggardoPosted:

I didn't know about this until now. Now, it looks like I'm gonna have to change my password. So my account doesn't get compromised, or hacked.

OasisPosted:

Erm thanks eBay for letting us know late -_-

GossipPosted:

I really hope they fix this, Im not trying to get hacked either.

KixaPosted:

I don't use ebay but i hope they fix this

EthicsPosted:

At least they are not sharing the info... Yet;)

MissPosted:

Read about this earlier on Yahooo. Changed my password immediately even though I don't use eBay.