Apple proudly sold the first iPad on June 4, 2010, and within days a security breach was announced. Hackers from Goatse Security firm obtained over 100,000 email addresses and network ID's of new iPad owners, including government officials, politicians, well-known corporate officers, and other famous/important people. Goatse Security officials shared the email addresses and network ID's to Gawker Media, LLC, after they informed AT&T and the vulnerability was closed (repaired).
Some expressed little concern over the security breach stating that it was "only email addresses" and not personal or financial information. The FBI doesn't concur. AT&T responded quickly and has worked to mitigate the damage.
1. Based on this incident, determine what factors CEOs should consider when responding to a security breach.