JobStreet advises to reset password after claims of info leak

JobStreet has sent emails to its users advising them to reset their password after a post on a Malaysian online forum claim to have JobStreet.com account information.

Aside from the advice to reset passwords, the company also immediately activated their security processes to further secure user account information as they investigate the issue.

JobStreet, though, still have no evidence to suggest that accounts were accessed and recommend that users do not respond to any suspicious communications.

“Protecting the privacy and security of your information is our utmost priority and we are continuously enhancing our platform to prevent unauthorised access.” said JobStreet.com CEO Suresh Thiru in the email.

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Full email:

Important Security Info for JobStreet.com Users

We are writing to inform you about a post on a Malaysian online forum claiming to have JobStreet.com account information.

Upon being alerted of the claim, we immediately activated our security processes to further secure your account information and investigate the issue.

As a precautionary measure, we also advise you to reset your password immediately. Please do this via the link.

Even though we have no evidence to suggest that your account was accessed, as good practice we recommend that you do not respond to any suspicious communications. If you have questions, please contact our Customer Care or email [email protected].

Protecting the privacy and security of your information is our utmost priority and we are continuously enhancing our platform to prevent unauthorised access.

Sincerely,
Suresh Thiru
CEO
JobStreet.com