As reported previously on this blog, JetBlue had a security breach involving the insertion of malware on their system. Last week, the airline notified the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office about the incident. Their letter was somewhat imprecise about when they were informed of the problem by a federal law enforcement agency, saying only that “Earlier…
Category: Malware
JetBlue informed of malware on their system; Crewmembers notified months later?
A correspondent indicates that JetBlue has reportedly notified employees of a “potential” breach of their confidential information. In a written notification sent via mail, dated June 24, 2011, JetBlue states: “A federal law enforcement agency recently informed JetBlue that malicious software may have been installed on our computer systems. Upon notification, we immediately launched an investigation…
T&T supermarket chain in Canada discloses hack affecting 58,000 customers; issues warning about malware
Seen at InsideToronto.com: The website of Canada’s largest Asian supermarket chain has been hacked. Richmond, BC-based T&T Supermarket Inc, which has three locations in Toronto (two in Scarborough and one in the port lands), advised the public of “unauthorized and illegal intrusions” on its website – www.tnt-supermarket.com – in a June 24 press release. The…
Ukraine says breaks up global hacker ring, banks targeted
Olzhas Auyezov reports: Ukraine’s state security service on Thursday said it had broken up an international hacking ring that infiltrated foreign banks’ computer networks and stole $72 million. The hacker group, organised and led by Ukrainians, used a computer virus to access bank accounts abroad, the SBU security agency said. Read more from Reuters Canada.
Man infects college PCs to steal huge database
Dan Goodin reports: A former college student has admitted taking part in a criminal scheme that used malware to steal and sell large databases of faculty and alumni, change grades, and siphon funds from other students’ accounts. Daniel J. Fowler, 21, of Kansas City, Missouri, pleaded guilty in federal court there to computer hacking conspiracy…
Virgin alerts infected customers
About 1,500 customers of internet service provider Virgin Media have been warned that their PCs are infected with a malicious virus. The targeted customers had fallen victim to the SpyEye trojan that steals log-ins for online bank accounts. Letters have been sent to those affected, giving them advice on how to clean up their computers….