UPDATE: MALAYSIA’S internet regulator today ordered an online forum to remove news on a massive data breach involving millions of users, estimated to have taken place between 2012 and 2015. The Lowyat website said the order from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission came after it reported that databases of Malaysians’ personal details, obtained from…
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Gas pump skimmers are still a thing
Chris Mosby reports on an indictment in a 5-state scheme: In a massive, 26-count indictment 12 people were charged for their role in a massive credit card skimmers fraud. The group placed skimmers on gas pumps in at least five states, including many locations throughout Northeast Ohio. “This group stole credit card information from thousands…
Source of massive South African data leak found – Report
Bill Cooke reports: With the help of self-professed “data and crypto addict” Flash Gordon, iAfrikan CEO Tefo Mohapi connected the leak to GoVault. GoVault is a platform operated by Dracore, and is billed as a “goldmine of information” which offers access to the contact details of South African consumers and homeowners. Read more on GearsofBiz. @s7nsins (aka…
Data breach at Arden Hills-based Catholic United Financial affects nearly 130K accounts
S.M. Chavey reports: A data breach at an Arden Hills-based financial services company serving Catholic Church members in the upper Midwest has affected nearly 130,000 current and former members. The unidentified hacker accessed the first and last names, mailing addresses, dates of birth, email addresses, insurance policy information, and Social Security numbers of members. Beneficiary…
We Heart It says a data breach affected over 8 million accounts, included emails and passwords
Sarah Perez reports: We Heart It, an image-sharing site used by 40 million teens as of a couple of years ago, is informing users their personal data may have been compromised. The company was alerted to a possible security breach last week that involved over 8 million accounts, it said on Friday. The breach took…
Pizza Hut was hacked, company says
Josh Magness and Donovan Harrell report: Pizza Hut told customers by email on Saturday that some of their personal information may have been compromised. Some of those customers are angry that it took almost two weeks for the fast food chain to notify them. Read more on SacBee. I don’t see any notification on Pizza…