Michael Page Recruitment hacked - all passwords compromised

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Michael Page blames Capgemini for hack via insecure "development server" left online

Recruitment firm Michael Page has admitted that it has been hacked, with all passwords compromised. The company claims that the hack took place at the beginning of the month. In an email to clie...

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