Monster.com Database Hacked Usernames and Passwords

As is the case with many companies that maintain large databases of information, Monster is the target of illegal attempts to access and extract information from its database. Monster recently learned their database was illegally accessed and certain contact and account data were taken, including Monster user IDs and passwords, email addresses, names, phone numbers, and some basic demographic data. The information accessed does not include resumes. Monster does not generally collect and the accessed information does not include - sensitive data such as social security numbers or personal financial data.

Immediately upon learning about this, Monster initiated an investigation and took corrective steps. It is important to know the company continually monitors for any illicit use of information in our database, and so far, they have not detected the misuse of this information.

In order to help assure the security of your information, you may soon be required to change your password upon logging onto the site. Monster would also recommend you proactively change your password yourself as an added precaution.

As a further precaution, they want to remind you that an email address could be used to target phishing emails. Monster will never send an unsolicited email asking you to confirm your username and password, nor will Monster ask you to download any software, tool or access agreement in order to use your Monster account.