Cyber attacks and cyber-terrorism have disrupted many computer systems of the U.S. government. These hackers, including many "patriotic hackers" from China also affected many large U.S. companies. North Pole, a U.S. territory, which have also hit Santa Claus Corporation. But this time they stole the "Christmas wish lists" for 1.1 million children.
Santa Claus Corporation was held to advise all children that their personal information has been compromised by hackers. The Federal Trade Commission continues to allow the company to identity thieves to steal data. Moreover, may constitute violations of HIPAA, because sometimes disabled or physically disabled children say, Santa Claus of their ills when they send letters to their wish lists Christmas.
Given all the negative publicity this has caused Santa Claus Corporation a big problem. You can even reduce the number of orders this year, already down 20% due to the economic crisis and the global financial crisis. If things get worse, could seriously affect the company's stock, and a decrease 40% compared to October 2008.
Mr. Claus, said: "I'm not sure what the hackers want to wish all those Christmas lists, but if they wish provide toys for all children whose personal information has been stolen, so my results. Make sure you get all the toys made by December 25. And remember Hanukkah, not list either, should be even earlier, our company now has the contract for Hanukkah, too. "
Parents, Santa, and the authorities Federal can be bound by the hacking incident.
Lance Winslow is a retired Founder of a Nationwide Franchise Chain, and now runs the Online Think Tank. Lance Winslow believes in secured networks.
