Shannon McMahon reports: A Bristol Community College student who reportedly leaked incriminating photos he hacked from Paris Hilton’s cellphone in 2005 is facing new charges after allegedly breaking into his college’s computer network and a law enforcement computer. He is also accused of obtaining stolen bank card data for more than 14,000 account holders. […] The new…
Category: Financial Sector
ICO slaps Student Loans Company after multiple breaches
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has criticised the Student Loans Company Limited after a series of data breaches involving customers’ records. The business reported several incidents where information held about customers, including medical details and a psychological assessment, had been sent to the wrong people. An ICO investigation found that not enough checks were carried…
KR: Sanctioned card firms to resume operation this week, but suspension really cost them
Yonhap News Agency reports that although financial regulators are about to lift the 3-month suspension for new sign-ups they imposed on three credit card firms over data breaches, the suspension cost the firms a combined $117,000,000.00 and may cost their top executives their jobs: According to the officials, the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) will lift…
Hacker Goes to Top Dutch Court in U.S. Extradition Fight
Maud van Gaal and David Voreacos report: Vladimir Drinkman, a Muscovite wanted by the U.S. on charges he helped lead a ring that hacked 17 companies including 7-Eleven Inc. and Nasdaq OMX Group Inc. (NDAQ), is fighting a Dutch court ruling that would allow his extradition. The Supreme Court of the Netherlands, the nation’s top…
California man receives faxes intended for Michigan credit union containing social security numbers
Jeff Vaughn reports: Richard Woo is in the import/export business. In the past, he used an email account to verify auto parts delivered to Los Angeles– where he lives– from China. The electronic fax number hasn’t been used in months, until recently when Woo says he started receiving applications for loans meant for a Michigan…
PA: Stolen debit card information in Bradford County (updated)
Haley Burton reports: Pennsylvania State Police in Towanda said more than 200 customers at two banks had their debit card information compromised and used at stores nationwide. Customers at PS Bank located at 76 Church Street and Community Bank N.A. located at 426 State Street, both in Wyalusing, were impacted, according to a news release…