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After investigative report reveals database compromise, Dun & Bradstreet notifies consumers (updated)

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Dissent

Last month, Brian Krebs revealed that SSNDOB, an identity theft service, operated a botnet that tapped into some of the biggest databases in the country to get the information they sold. One of those firms was Dun & Bradstreet: Two other compromised systems were located inside the networks of Dun & Bradstreet, a Short Hills,…

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Brit charged with hacking U.S. military networks

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Dissent

Jonathan Stempel reports: A British man has been arrested in England and charged by the United States and Britain with infiltrating U.S. government computer systems, including those run by the military, to steal confidential data and disrupt operations, authorities said. U.S. prosecutors said the alleged hacker, Lauri Love, infiltrated thousands of computer systems including those…

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International SOS notifying travelers whose information was illegally accessed (Updated)

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Dissent

International SOS  is notifying travelers of a data security breach. “On August 28, 2013, it was confirmed that some of our data files containing personal information were potentially unlawfully accessed. The data accessed includes a limited amount of personal information. This may have included your name, passport number, and in a limited number of cases,…

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Former FAMU student sentenced to two years in federal prison for identity theft

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Dissent

Karl Etters reports: One of three former Florida A&M University students involved in a 2010 scheme to steal financial aid money from other students was sentenced to two years in federal prison Thursday. Christopher J. Wright, 23, of Fort Lauderdale was sentenced on charges of aggravated identity theft and access device fraud after he and…

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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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