Data Breach and a Lifetime of Free Beer

There was a data breach at a New Zealand brewery, where a company laptop was stolen. The reward for the return of the stolen laptop is a lifetime of free beer:

“…Croucher Brewing Co. co-owner Paul Croucher said Friday the computer contains “all our financials” as well as label designs for new beers and business contacts.

“So we decided that if anyone does come into possession of it we’ll be happy to offer them a reward — a dozen (bottles) of beer a month for the rest of their life,” he said.”

link: Lost laptop reward: Beer for life

This may not recover the laptop. However, the brewery has received international news coverage and the attention of New Zealand’s beer drinkers.

Catherine Forsythe

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