CA Maplesoft Jul 2012 Malware Attack (Q16645)
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A data breach risk event
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CA Maplesoft Jul 2012 Malware Attack
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A data breach risk event
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July 2012
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Maplesoft is investigating a security breach of its administrative database that took place on July 17th, 2012. As a result of the breach, the perpetrators gained access to some email subscription data, including email addresses, first and last names, and company and institution names. Any financial information held by Maplesoft remains secure, and has not been affected by this security breach. The perpetrators appear to be using email addresses they have taken from the database to spread viruses or malware. The perpetrators are posing as Maplesoft in an attempt to have individuals they email click on a link or download a malicious piece of software. Recipients should not respond to these emails and they should not open any attachments or click on any download links. These emails should b (English)
