LOS ANGELES, Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Korn/Ferry International
(NYSE: KFY), a premier global provider of talent management
solutions, today announced that its computer network was the target
of a criminal data security breach. Upon discovering this
data security breach, the Company took immediate steps to contain
the impact of the breach and investigate its source.
The Company aggressively responded to this intrusion, and with the
assistance of a leading digital risk management and investigations
firm, has taken actions to remediate the data security breach and
further enhance the security of its global network. The
Company is also working closely with law enforcement on this
matter.
The information collected by Korn/Ferry's investigation to date
suggests that the intrusion falls in the category of an "Advanced
Persistent Threat" (APT), which is activity consistent with state
sponsored cyber criminals who use highly sophisticated techniques
and tools to access outside databases.
The databases that were impacted are not designed or structured to
collect credit card, payment card, bank account, social security
numbers, government identification numbers or health
information. At this time, the Company has no knowledge of
any misuse of any information that may have been compromised.
Korn/Ferry is deeply committed to maintaining the security of its
data, and will continue to work diligently toward achieving this
objective.
About Korn/Ferry International
Korn/Ferry International is a premier global provider of talent
management solutions, with a presence throughout the Americas, Asia
Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The firm
delivers services and solutions that help clients cultivate
greatness through the attraction, engagement, development and
retention of their talent. Visit www.kornferry.com for more
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