Phil Muncaster reports: Security experts are warning web users to ensure they use strong passwords and vary their credentials from site to site after a new hacking group published log-in details of what it claimed to be more than 10,000 Facebook users. Trend Micro’s director of security research, Rik Ferguson, explained in a blog post that the…
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AU: First State Superannuation fails to adequately secure online accounts, then threatens the security researcher?
First, let’s start with the breach, as reported by Darren Pauli on SC Magazine: A security researcher was questioned by NSW Police after quietly reporting a massive security gaffe to First State Superannuation that potentially exposed millions of customer accounts. Patrick Webster found he was able to access electronic superannuation notices of any customer by…
SEC guidance about coming clean about data breaches
Emma Woollacott reports: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ordered companies to disclose security breaches, following a year in which several organizations have been criticized for revealing details late, if at all. “Cyber incidents may result in losses from asserted and unasserted claims, including those related to warranties, breach of contract, product recall and…
Credit card data stolen from Chili’s restaurant at Yokosuka
Matt Burke and Trevor Andersen report: Hackers breached a computer server at Chili’s Grill & Bar Restaurant at Yokosuka Naval Base, stealing credit card information and running up erroneous charges, according to Navy officials. “We’ve received about 17 complaints so far,” base spokeswoman Michelle Stewart said Thursday. She added that officials don’t yet know when…
Air Pacific confirms suspension of employee over data theft
Felix Chaudhary reports: National carrier Air Pacific has confirmed the suspension of an employee suspected of removing sensitive and confidential documents from the airline’s computer database. In a statement released by an airline spokesman, Air Pacific also confirmed that the data stolen included documents relating to the Essential National Industries Employment Decree, individual pilot and…
GA: 9,000 victims in Gwinnett ID theft case
This is a follow-up on reports that started appearing in April of this year. Authorities originally estimated that there might be 5,800 victims, but it seems the number has climbed. Amanda Moyer reports: More identity theft cases stemming from a bust earlier this year are coming to light. Police say the total is up to…