http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&taxonomyName=security&articleId=9002576 By Linda Rosencrance August 21, 2006 Computerworld In yet another incident involving a stolen laptop, Chevron Corp. confirmed last week that it is searching for a password-protected system that was taken on Aug. 5 from an unidentified accounting firm doing work for Chevron. The laptop contained the names and Social Security numbers of an undisclosed number of current and former Chevron employees, according to a statement that the San Ramon, Calif.-based company e-mailed to Computerworld. The accounting firm was analyzing data as part of Chevron's regular efforts to demonstrate compliance with federal regulations governing employee benefits programs, according to the energy conglomerate. The theft has been reported to the appropriate authorities, and Chevron said that the laptop doesn't contain any data related to customers or transactions. "Chevron is taking steps to avoid any recurrence, including reviewing and enhancing our security procedures for sharing information with outside accounting firms," the company said in the statement. It added that it wouldn't provide additional information about the theft for now out of concern that doing so "may be to the advantage of whoever currently has the laptop." _________________________________ HITBSecConf2006 - Malaysia The largest network security event in Asia 32 internationally renowned speakers 7 tracks of hands-on technical training sessions. Register now: http://conference.hitb.org/hitbsecconf2006kl/
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