Dina Bass reports: Microsoft Corp., whose Internet- identification service was partly shut down for an hour this morning, is looking into reports that a “limited number” of customers were able to gain access to other users’ accounts. The breach occurred when users were trying to get into their own accounts using a mobile-phone Web browser,…
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(update) Woman awaiting trial on 122 financial fraud charges indicted on additional counts
Minna Sugimoto reports: A Kailua woman, already awaiting trial on more than 100 identity theft-related charges, was indicted by an Oahu grand jury on 18 additional counts Tuesday. Honolulu prosecutors say the latest indictment comes after law enforcement officers searched suspect Susan Shaw’s home in California, and discovered credit reports and other confidential information belonging…
Social Security Numbers printed in SWFL newspapers
Nick Spinetto reports: WINK News discovers social security numbers printed in several local newspapers!…. The social security numbers were printed in the Estates Notices section of the newspaper. It’s not required by law to have the numbers printed, but in one local newspaper alone, we found social security numbers to two people. “Social security numbers…
West Memphis Police Department’s computer network compromised
The FBI is investigating a Mid-South police officer suspected of accessing fellow officers’ personal information. West Memphis Police Chief Bob Paudert confirmed Monday an internal investigation underway, and the FBI is investigating, after the security of the department’s computer network was apparently compromised two weeks ago. “We had information that somebody had used a computer…
UK: Dyfed-Powys Police worker ‘stole’ secret Royal data
A civilian police worker stole “highly sensitive” data about a Royal visit by the Prince of Wales from a computer, Cardiff Crown Court heard. Martin Lansley, 31, was working for Dyfed-Powys Police when he downloaded classified material meant for only senior officers. He admitted accessing unauthorised data and unauthorised manipulation of data. Lansley, of Pennant,…
FL: Man wracks up $100,000 in medical expenses with fake identification
A man who twice checked himself into the hospital and wracked up more than $100,000 in medical expenses with a fake insurance identification has been arrested. Police said Giovanni Mangino has been charged with organized scheme to defraud, committing fraud to a healthcare provider, grand theft, and identity theft. Read more on CBS12 News.