topic Re: CafePress Data Breach in Community Chat

CafePress Data Breach

Jordan2 — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:54:59 GMT

I just got an email there was a data breach of this website. For those that don't know they sell tee shirts, mugs, computer accessories, etc that you can personalize. I bought a computer sleeve for my chromebook, Peanuts that I got my name on. I purchased this one thing two years ago, and now have to worry about my information being in the hands of someone. I'm so tired of these data breaches, it makes me not want to buy anything. CafePress isn't offering any free credit reporting, they recommended the free reports you can obtain.

Re: CafePress Data Breach

RoughDraft — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 01:05:31 GMT

By now I figure my data has been breached by a dozen or more countries.

Re: CafePress Data Breach

Jordan2 — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 01:07:35 GMT

@RoughDraft wrote:
By now I figure my data has been breached by a dozen or more countries.

True, true, but I feel like they're saying your on your own.

Re: CafePress Data Breach

RoughDraft — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 01:19:41 GMT

@Jordan2 wrote:
@RoughDraft wrote:
By now I figure my data has been breached by a dozen or more countries.
True, true, but I feel like they're saying your on your own.

Basically, we are. It's not pretty, but it's true. Not too many knights in shining armor to intervene for us these days.

Re: CafePress Data Breach

SandySparkles — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 01:42:05 GMT

Unfortunately, it is just an inevitable sign of the times. I believe "breaches" are far more common than we are led to believe. Computer techs with very little oversight are perhaps responsible. If you have a social security number, chances are you have been a victim of MANY "breaches" At least the larger companies can offer free credit reporting. It is then up to us to remain diligent. They are probably just as frustrated with it as we are. Perhaps a computer programmer here on the forums can offer a more detailed perspective. I monitor my credit regularly, and still hold my breath😊

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Re: CafePress Data Breach

skatting44 — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 05:56:34 GMT

@RoughDraft wrote:
@Jordan2 wrote:
@RoughDraft wrote:
By now I figure my data has been breached by a dozen or more countries.
True, true, but I feel like they're saying your on your own.
Basically, we are. It's not pretty, but it's true. Not too many knights in shining armor to intervene for us these days.

Agree. One of the worst was OPM where the data breach occured , from what they said the hackers obtained all so many million application & SSn for federal employees . The info included names of family members who also were federal employees , listing of prior employers , ect.