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2009 — MySpace: Confidential employee information, including at…

2009 Unknown records affected Share on X

Data compromised

Personal information

Technical writeup

Confidential employee information, including at least name, Social Security numbers and compensation, was taken by an employee in the company's benefit's department without authorization, beginning in June 2008 or earlier. The information was used to annoy selected individuals and the now former employee was arrested and is being prosecuted by the High Tech Crimes Division of the Los Angeles County District Attorneys Office.

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