Data breaches are commonplace now. We see announcements of new data breaches every day, some worse than others. So, it comes as no surprise that there's yet another one that's just been announced. Monster.com has announced a data breach that compromised user names and passwords, though they say no sensitive information like Social Security numbers were affected.
The problem though, is that user names and passwords are sensitive information. And they're just one piece of information that gives identity thieves the leverage they need to dig out more pieces of your identity. So, if you're a Monster.com user, go change your password, and then be very cautious about any communications that you get, especially if you're being asked for personal information. And of course, watch your credit, your mail, your Social Security statements, and other account information. Caution is always the best option.
I have an employment ad in Monster.com I’ve been swamped with people who say they got my input from there. I tried to cancel my ad but it still is there!Especially from Nigeria,Great Britian now Africa.
My suggestion would be to contact Monster’s customer service or technical support and ask them to remove the ad for you. Explain that you’re getting tons of spam from the entry. They should remove it for you immediately!
Good luck!
Jerri