Remember when Michael’s Stores found that pin pads in some stores had been replaced? It looks like the same thing has happened to bookseller Barnes & Noble’s brick and mortar stores. According to the New York Times, the firm discovered the breach on September 14. As of now, it appears that pads at 63 stores…
Survey on privacy and healthcare fraud seeks participants
FairWarning, Inc. is seeking survey participants for a survey of healthcare professionals on privacy monitoring and healthcare fraud. If you would like to participate in their survey, you can do so at this link.
Official Thailand Mcdonalds Hacked, User Credentials Leaked By Maxney
Turkish Agent Hacker Group member Maxney has been at it again targeting high profile fast food websites after last week’s attack on Pepsi Hungary which seen a 14 part leak that totalled over 50,000 user credentials being leaked. Today Maxney has contacted us again with an attack on Thailand’s McDonald’s website which has allowed them to gain access to the…
Scottish Borders Council appeals ICO’s fine
Scottish Borders Council has appealed the £250,000 fine imposed by the ICO following a data protection breach in which employees’ information was found unshredded in supermarket recycling bins. Southern Reporter reports that the ICO has until November 2 to respond to the appeal and the decision will be made by a three-judge panel.
Update to Florida Hospital breach
Jason Geary reports that a former employee of Florida Hospital has pleaded guilty to accessing and selling patient information as part of a referral scheme. Read more on The Ledger.
Service Sells Access to Fortune 500 Firms
More great investigative reporting from Brian Krebs: An increasing number of services offered in the cybercrime underground allow miscreants to purchase access to hacked computers at specific organizations. For just a few dollars, these services offer the ability to buy your way inside of Fortune 500 company networks. The service I examined for this post…