Joseph Cox reports: Millions of accounts for internet radio service 8tracks are being traded on the digital underground, judging by a set of stolen user details obtained by Motherboard. 8tracks is cross between a social network and an internet radio site, allowing users to stream custom playlists. The site offers both free and paid accounts…
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AA Password Reset Email Causes Data Breach Panic
This is almost a comedy of errors…. Phil Muncaster reports: British motoring association the AA caused panic among its members on Monday when it accidentally sent out a password reset email, leading many to presume incorrectly that the firm had been breached. The problem was made worse when the Automobile Association’s web infrastructure apparently buckled as…
Eddie Bauer files motion to dismiss Veridian class action over security breach claims
Russell Boniface reports: On June 15, Eddie Bauer filed a motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit by Veridian Credit Union claiming a data breach at the retail chain was caused by a lack of adequate security measures. […] In its motion to dismiss the suit, Eddie Bauer claims that Veridian has failed to allege…
Ladbrokes could face inquiry after betting addicts’ details found in bin bag
Rob Davies reports: Ladbrokes could face an investigation from the gambling regulator over an incident in which confidential information about betting addicts, including photos, names and addresses, was found in a bin bag on the street. The Gambling Commission said it was looking into the bookmaker’s compliance with data protection laws after a passer-by found…
UK: Childminder details published in breach of privacy by HMRC
Katy Morton reports: Private details of a number of childminders, including home addresses, have been published in error on HMRC’s Childcare Service website. The details, which have since been removed from the website, which providers and parents must access for Tax-Free Childcare and the 30 hours, appeared on its ‘Search for a Childcare Provider’ page,…
UK: Warning to SMEs as firm hit by cyber attack fined £60,000
Small and medium sized businesses are being warned to take note as a company which suffered a cyber attack is fined £60,000 by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). An investigation by the ICO found Berkshire-based Boomerang Video Ltd failed to take basic steps to stop its website being attacked. Sally Anne Poole, ICO enforcement manager,…