WINK News reports: A box with files full of tax-related personal information from dozens of people was found in an open dumpster by U.S. 41. A man, who declined to be identified, made the discovery last month while bicycling near the dumpster at a plaza in East Naples. The files were stuffed with unshreded forms…
Category: Business Sector
Uber Settles With FTC Over Allegedly Deceptive Privacy And Data Security Practices
As I reported earlier this month on PogoWasRight.org, Uber settled privacy and data security charges levied by the Federal Trade Commission. Laura Jehl of BakerHostetler recaps the controversy: Uber, the ride-hailing giant, agreed this week to implement a comprehensive privacy program and to undergo 20 years of privacy and data security audits in order to…
HIDS4U customers warned of free gift email attack after customer database leaks
Graham Cluley reports: UK firm HIDS4U, which sells Xenon HID headlight conversion kits, reversing cameras, parking sensors and other high-tech gear for motorists, has warned customers to be wary of phishing emails after it came to light that past customers were being targeted by scammers, and a database of customers was found on a hacked…
Allstate sues Ameriprise for allegedly stealing client information
Bruce Kelly reports: Allstate Insurance Co. is suing Ameriprise Financial in a spat alleging Ameriprise is stealing Allstate’s confidential information by recruiting the giant insurance company’s salespeople, known as “exclusive financial specialists.” Ameriprise is allegedly encouraging the Allstate sales agents to create contact lists from customer information, use flash drives and portable electronic devices to…
Hackers claim to have leaked Game of Thrones season finale details
The newest email from “Mr. Smith” began: Hi, This is 6th Wave of HBO Leak, contains final episode of “Game of Thrones” season 7 and contracts of GOT actors… Spread Well… Attached to the email was a link to a data dump plus files with what appeared to be a 127-page file dated April 26,…
Sports Direct computer hacker escapes jail term
ITV reports: A computer hacker who gained access to the Sports Direct website, causing it to shut down for half an hour, has escaped a jail term. Jason Polyik from Shirebrook in Derbyshire also hacked the website of a second firm between July and September last year. In both cases, Polyik left his contact details…