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Hackers compromise official PHP website, infect visitors with malware (updated)

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Dissent

Dan Goodin reports: Maintainers of the open-source PHP programming language have locked down the php.net website after discovering two of its servers were hacked to host malicious code designed to surreptitiously install malware on visitors’ computers. The compromise was discovered Thursday morning by Google’s safe browsing service, which helps the Chrome, Firefox, and Safari browsers automatically…

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Investigative report by Brian Krebs leads to more questions for Experian from Senator Rockfeller

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Dissent

At least one member of Congress is paying attention. Senator Jay Rockefeller has written to Experian, requesting more details on security issues first reported by Brian Krebs. Brian has more on the latest developments here. I suspect that Senator Rockefeller is not aware of the FTC complaint I filed about Experian data breaches last year….

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Update: Schnucks agrees to proposed settlement over data breach

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Dissent

Kavita Kumar reports: Schnuck Markets has agreed to a proposed class-action settlement stemming from the breach of its computer systems in which an estimated 2.4 million payment cards were compromised. The preliminary settlement was presented to St. Louis Circuit Judge David Dowd on Wednesday afternoon. He is expected to rule on it in the coming…

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NZ: Hacker attack costs $25,000

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Dissent

Maryke Penman reports: Overseas hackers have conned three Auckland businesses out of tens of thousands of dollars in an elaborate email scam. The Albany and Devonport-based businesses fell victim to the ruse when placing email orders with Chinese suppliers. Rosedale dive and spearfishing retailer Wettie was targeted when owner Darren Shields placed an order with…

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Pittsburgh Couple Sentenced To Probation And Community Service In Computer Hacking Case

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Dissent

A Pittsburgh couple have been sentenced in federal court today on their conviction of recklessly damaging a computer and password trafficking, United States Attorney David J. Hickton announced last week.  The defendants had pleaded guilty in June. United States District Judge David S. Cercone imposed the sentence on Jonathan Cunningham, 29, and Alyson Cunningham, 26….

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Telstra sanctioned for failing to protect customer data

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Dissent

Telstra is still getting bad press over a breach in 2011 that was previously covered on this blog. Telecoms giant Telstra has been sanctioned by the Australian Communications and Media Authority for failing to protect privacy of customer billing and personal information. The ACMA found that Telstra breached its customer privacy obligations when personal information…

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