Brian Crecente reports: A self-professed member of the Lizard Squad was arrested this week by the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit in England, according to documents obtained by two publications and a Thames Valley Police press release. […] Independent investigative journalist Brian Krebs, who covers internet security news on his website Krebs on Security, posted…
Felony charges for Georgia Tech student who hacked U. Georgia network
Joe Johnson reports: A Clarke County grand jury recently indicted a Georgia Tech student for allegedly hacking into the University of Georgia’s computer network to post a message prior to the annual rivalry football game between the Bulldogs and Yellow Jackets. Ryan Gregory Pickren, 21, was charged with felony computer trespass for making the posting…
NV: Storage unit reveals abandoned medical files. But wait, there's more….
Glen Meek reports that confidential patient records were found in an abandoned storage unit that was put up for auction. It’s certainly not the first time we’ve heard this kind of story, but this one has some unusual aspects to it. Meek reports: The records come from a now-defunct Henderson diagnostic center that was run…
In response to user concerns and reports of fraud, Electronic Arts (EA) denies data breach
Game publishing giant Electronic Arts has denied claims that its Origin digital distribution service has fallen victim to a security breach, following reports of unauthorised credit card transactions from users. Read more on BitGamer and SiliconAngle.
Banks: Card Breach at Some Chick-fil-A’s
Brian Krebs reports: Sources at several U.S. financial institutions say they have traced a pattern of credit card fraud back to accounts that all were used at different Chick-fil-A fast food restaurants around the country. Chick-fil-A told KrebsOnSecurity that it has received similar reports and is working with IT security firms and law enforcement in an ongoing…
China Stresses Privacy Protection of AIDS Children
Seen on The Women of China site: Chinese authorities have stressed privacy protection for AIDS-affected children and may punish those found leaking private information. No institutions or individuals shall publish information such as the name, address, school, portrait or medical records of children infected with or impacted by HIV without the approval of their guardians, according…