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CA: Leader of Santa Cruz ID theft crime ring sentenced to prison

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Dissent

Jennifer Squires reports: An Aptos man who ran a sophisticated crime ring that stole credit card numbers, fenced electronics purchased illegally and sold heroin, cocaine and steroids pleaded guilty to dozens of charges Friday. Paul Munster, 33, was sentenced to eight years in state prison and ordered to pay more than $80,000 in restitution to…

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Laptop theft at airport affects Stanley Works employees

Posted on February 2, 2009 by Dissent

Last Wednesday, The Stanley Works notified the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office that on December 15, a corporate laptop was stolen at an unnamed airport. The laptop contained files with personal information of employees of The Stanley Works and its subsidiaries, including their names and Social Security numbers and some salary information. According to notification…

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TX: Irving ISD Employees Victims of ID Theft

Posted on February 2, 2009 by Dissent

Seema Mathur reports: Some 50 Irving Independent School District employees have had their identity information stolen. Police are calling the crime a serious case of identity theft. According to Irving police, detailed information such as social security numbers and birth dates were taken. […] According to police, Mercado is one of more than 50 people…

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FL: United Way Admits To Security Breach

Posted on February 2, 2009 by Dissent

According to CBS, United Way of Miami-Dade’s computer system was hacked. Files and applications were reportedly deleted early Christmas morning. The computer system contained personal information, including credit card information, but UW has not yet been able to determine if files were accessed. Read more on CBS

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TN: Metro auditor misplaced juvenile crime victims’ account data

Posted on February 2, 2009 by Dissent

Michael Cass reports: A Metro auditor misplaced a computer flash drive containing the names of more than 500 juvenile crime victims who receive government funds, potentially exposing their account numbers and balances. The victims’ addresses, phone numbers and Social Security numbers were not compromised, and banks have been alerted to look out for suspicious activity…

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Burglar Steals Army Laptop At Missouri City Recruiting Station

Posted on February 2, 2009 by Dissent

Bob Dunn reports: A U.S. Army recruiting station was burglarized Friday, and a government laptop was stolen, according to a Missouri City Police Department report. The burglary was reported at about 2 p.m. Friday at the recruiting center, at 3634 Glenn Lakes Lane. According to the police report, the burglar gained entry through an unlocked…

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