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PrntRhd
04-03-2011, 04:04 PM
The corporate email provider Epsilon in Dallas Texas had an attack that captured large mailing lists for corporate customers.
http://krebsonsecurity.com/2011/04/spammers-target-kroger-customers/

The attack on the email management firms has been going on since November 2010
http://krebsonsecurity.com/2010/11/spear-phishing-attacks-snag-e-mail-marketers/

Expect spam emails and phishing attempts from:
Kroger
Brookstone
US Bank
JP Morgan Chase
Home Shopping Network
TiVo

"According to SecurityWeek.com, the brands impacted by the Epsilon breach include Capital One, City Market, Dillons, Jay C, Food 4 Less, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, King Soopers, Marriott Rewards, QFC, Ralphs, Ritz Carlton, and Smith Brands and Walgreens."