Warning from BioQuip

[Bryan Pfeiffer]

Greeting, VES List Members:

This arrived on another list group from Ed Lam yesterday:

I received a letter today from Bioquip Products stating that their web
server had been compromised and that some party had gained access to
customer names, addresses, phone numbers, e-mail addresses and most
importantly, credit card numbers. Bioquip states that they do not have
or keep records of credit card security codes, social security
numbers, dates of birth, or driver's license information so that
information was not taken. The breach occurred on or about September
14, 2009. The letter is dated October 19, 2009. I assume they are
sending this letter to all of their customers but I thought it would
be prudent to spread the warning. The letter advises customers to
close their current credit card account and check their credit card
statements and credit reports for fraudulent activity.

The world we live in.

Best,
Ed Lam