[privacy] Sentry Insurance Says Customer Data Stolen

["Fergie" <fergdawg () netzero net>]

Via The Mercury News (AP).

[snip]

Personal information on 72 worker's compensation claimants was stolen
from Sentry Insurance and later sold over the Internet, the company said.

The data sold included names and Social Security numbers but not
medical records, Sentry said. Data on an additional 112,198 claimants
was also stolen but there is no evidence it was sold, the company said.

Sentry said it notified everyone affected and was providing credit
monitoring services to help prevent fraud.

The thief was "a lead programmer/consultant with a nationally
recognized computer contractor" hired by Sentry, based in Stevens
Point, company officials said Friday.

Sentry said the consultant was arrested outside Wisconsin by the Secret
Service and faces federal felony charges.

Secret Service representatives did not immediately return a call from
The Associated Press seeking comment Saturday.

[snip]

More:
http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/business/technology/15153907.htm

- ferg


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