Laptop theft and deterence
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Topic: Tech
LAPTOP THEFTS in the news
journalists employed by Associated Newspapers, publisher of the Daily Mail, have now received letters warning them to contact their bank after a company laptop with their personal details was stolen.
The letters went out to journalists and other freelancers employed by Associated, which also publishes the Mail on Sunday and Metro, and regional newspaper publisher Northcliffe. Both are owned by parent company Daily Mail & General Trust.
Those affected were told their name, bank account number and sort code had been lost. The letter, from the group finance director, Simon Dyson, also advised them to consult a government identity theft website for advice. He apologised for any annoyance and inconvenience, saying the "incident was inadvertently caused by a technical issue".
Thousands of Fort Lewis soldiers may be at risk for identity theft after a laptop computer with their personal information was stolen.
The Army has launched an investigation.
Just back from Iraq, Stryker Brigade soldiers probably thought they could let their guard down, but now they face a big security headache.
The 4,000 troops of the 4th Brigade 2nd Infantry Division just returned from a 14-month-long deployment in Iraq and they celebrated a long-awaited homecoming. But just a week after the celebration, a laptop was stolen – possibly on the Fourth of July – that contained brigade members' social security numbers and other personal information.
"Where was that laptop?... Why was it able to be stolen?"
An Ipswich patient has today spoken of her worries after a laptop with confidential medical data was stolen.
The woman, who did not want to be named, had been receiving regular treatment at Colchester Hospital for the past four years and was horrified when the hospital sent her a letter telling her about the theft of the computer from a senior manager's car.
The 33-year-old, who moved to Ipswich a year ago, said: “There is a lot of information about me on there; my name, address, patient number.
“I don't think they should have all that information on a laptop.
“I'm annoyed that this could happen and worried about what might happen with my details.” The manager has been suspended while the trust and the Scottish police carry out an investigation into the theft.
Seems like everyone knows or has heard of someone who has had a laptop stolen along with sensitive and private information, contacts and etcetera.
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Posted by mach1231
at 11:31 AM PDT
Updated: Friday, 11 July 2008 11:31 AM PDT
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