Documents containing personal information were found in a dumpster outside of an Arizona veteran housing complex. Video report. According to the report, the records of approximately 150 veterans were found in a dumpster near U.S. Vets in Peoria, Arizona. U.S. Vets is a private non-profit organization providing housing, employment and counseling services to homeless and…
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New Zealand dentists hit by online privacy breach
Thomas Mead reports: Thousands of Kiwi dentists have been stung by a serious privacy breach which saw their private information published to the internet. The accidental release of names, phone numbers, email addresses, usernames and passwords affects members of the New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA). A 3news.co.nz investigation can reveal the private information may have…
Non-profits Expose Personal Info, Hundreds of Thousands at Risk for Identity Theft
Hal M. Bundrick reports: Your charitable intentions could be exposing you to identity theft. Research conducted by security firm Identity Finder has found hundreds of thousands of examples of exposed personal data contained in the annual tax returns required to be filed by tax exempt organizations. These IRS Form 990s are scanned and open to…
4Chan hacked
Christopher Poole, aka “moot,” confirmed the attack on 4chan’s blog earlier today: Last week we were made aware of a software vulnerability that allowed an intruder access to administrative functions and information from one of our databases. The intruder later stated their motive was to expose the posting habits of a specific user they disliked….
OR: Central City Concern admits some fault after clients’ data stolen
KOIN reports: The executive director of Central City Concern (CCC) admitted Tuesday more could have been done to protect personal information that a former employee is now accused of stealing as part of a scheme to file fake tax returns. “I think we should have done more at that point,” said CCC Executive Director Ed…
Heartbleed hacks hit Mumsnet, too
Leo Kelion reports that like the Canada Revenue Agency, Mumsnet has also fallen victim to exploitation of Heartbleed: A leading UK site for parents and the Canadian tax authority have both announced they have had data stolen by hackers exploiting the Heartbleed bug. Mumsnet – which says it has 1.5 million registered members – said…