http://attrition.org/dataloss/dlunplugged.html Data Loss "Unplugged" Wed Oct 24 23:33:36 EDT 2007 Lyger Since July 1, 2005, attrition.org has "officially" been tracking incidents regarding the theft, loss, or exposure of personally identifiable information (PII). In the months since the creation of the Data Loss web page, Data Loss Mail List, and Data Loss Database (Open Source) (aka "DLDOS"), we have been asked many questions about not only why we maintain these resources but also about what criteria we use to determine the inclusion of events into the mail list, web page, and database. For anyone interested, we feel that we should try to clarify our "requirements" and answer any questions that may arise. First, we can't "report" what we don't know. In most cases, we will only include events that are reported by a legitimate media source. While we could include blog rumors and tips via email from unverified sources, we feel that it's best to have a verifiable and reputable source of information in case there are any questions or concerns regarding the validity of the information contained in our resources. If an event isn't covered by a reputable media source, there's a good chance we may not include it in our resources. We do understand that work by others such as Chris Walsh, who finds additional breaches through Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA) requests, will uncover breaches not normally reported by media outlets, but attrition.org simply doesn't have the resources to actively pursue such additional information. We applaud Chris for his efforts and hope that he continues to keep up with his endeavors. [...] __________________________________________________________________ CSI 2007 is the only conference that delivers a business-focused overview of enterprise security. It will convene 1,500+ delegates, 80 exhibitors and features 100+ sessions/seminars providing a roadmap for integrating policies and procedures with new tools and techniques. Register now for savings on conference fees and/or free exhibits admission. - www.csiannual.com
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