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This was one of the poorest emails I’ve received about a breach. I had to triple check it wasn’t an odd phishing attempt.

The email, in full:

—— Hello,

We’re contacting you to let you know that our website inadvertently disclosed your email address due to a technical error. The issue has been fixed. This is not a result of anything you have done, and there is no need for you to change your password or take any other action.

Sincerely, Customer Service http://Amazon.com ——

No template; not addressed to me; no details. Capitalized domain name.

The email is checking the “we have to notify” box and not an inch more.



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I too was perplexed to see "http://Amazon.com" instead of "https://" in this day and age...

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