The breach previously mentioned on this blog involving some ALDI stores has reportedly affected “hundreds” of individuals. Hal Conick of the St. Charles Republican reports that 30 residents of St. Charles were among those affected.
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Update: Illinois ATM losses linked to some ALDI stores
This appears to be related to the breach previously reported here a few days ago. Evelyn Holmes reports: More victims have come forward regarding a case of debit card fraud in suburban Wheeling. Hundreds of people lost thousands of dollars, and Sunday, Chicago police were offering up tips to help protect against scam artists. The…
INTERPOL-led operation targets growing cyber threats
Some 1,300 suspicious IP addresses or URLs have been identified as part of a global INTERPOL operation targeting phishing, malware and ransomware attacks. Operation Synergia, which ran from September to November 2023, was launched in response to the clear growth, escalation and professionalisation of transnational cybercrime and the need for coordinated action against new cyber…
Cyber-enabled financial crime: USD 130 million intercepted in global INTERPOL police operation
Press Release: LYON, France – An INTERPOL police operation to tackle online fraud has seen almost 1000 suspects arrested and the seizure of USD 129,975,440 worth of virtual assets. Fraud investigators around the world worked together over five months (28 June – 23 November) to intercept money and virtual assets linked to a wide range…
Balancing Act: Understanding the Legal Implications of Post-Data Breach Public Statements
David Balser, a partner at King & Spalding, writes: When a company discovers that it has been a victim of a data breach, it is essential to act quickly. In particular, an issue of critical importance is when and how a breached company discloses the data breach to customers, business partners, regulators and the general…
Former Acting Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Pleads Guilty to Scheme to Defraud the U.S. Government
A former Acting Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Inspector General (DHS-OIG) pleaded guilty today to federal charges stemming from the theft of proprietary software and sensitive databases from the U.S. government. According to court documents, Charles K. Edwards, 61, of Sandy Spring, Maryland, executed a scheme to steal confidential…