Fatal error

In cyberspace, everyone can hear you say “oops.” Even from Australia.

Oz-based website Career One recently met with a bit of a snafu. Until Monday, the site’s customer relationship management base was somehow made open to the public. Some 485 business clients had their login details revealed and over 5,100 potential clients’ contact information was fully accessible.

With regard to clientele, Career One employee comments were also on display, reportedly including derisive epithets like “retard” being thrown around.

News Digital Media, host of the Career One ‘page, has announced an internal investigation into the matter.

The company’s official statement promised today that “The company immediately removed a URL that exposed old client information today … We take security and privacy issues extremely seriously and are currently reviewing our practices as a matter of urgency.”