Fwd: Important information from M&S (Epsilon)

[security curmudgeon <jericho () attrition org>]

From: Marks & Spencer <marksandspencer () shop marksandspencer com>
Date: 5 April 2011 18:34:01 GMT+01:00
To: [redacted]
Subject: Important information from M&S
Reply-To: "Marks & Spencer"

        We have been informed by Epsilon, a company we use to send emails 
to our customers, that some M&S customer email addresses have been 
accessed without authorisation.

        We would like to reassure you that the only information that may 
have been accessed is your name and email address. No other personal 
information, such as your account details, has been accessed or is at 
risk.

        We wanted to bring this to your attention as it is possible that 
you may receive spam email messages as a result. We apologise for any 
inconvenience this may cause you. We take your privacy very seriously, and 
we will continue to work diligently to protect your personal information.


Marks and Spencer plc. Registered office: Waterside House, 35 North
Wharf Road, London W2 1NW.
Registered number: 214436 (England and Wales)
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