Goldcorp_Porcupine_Gold_Mines_Logo_2011Goldcorp has confirmed they were victimized by a data breach.

Mine Manager Brendan Zuidema stated to Rogers Radio via email they’re currently working to determine the full scope and impact of the incident.

“The appropriate authorities have been notified and an investigation is underway,” he adds.

“The company’s internal IT security team has been working with leading independent IT security firms to rapidly gather facts, provide information and support to affected employees and ensure a robust action plan is in place, including immediate preventative modifications to its IT processes and increased network security protocols.”