Dealing with Online Harassment
I was watching Back to the Future II with a little person in my life and thought how funny it was that every time McFly was called a chicken he would accept the challenge and throw up his dukes. Maybe it’s funny to me because I’m kind of like McFly. When someone tosses out an [...]
Heartland and Discover Agree to $5 Million Data Breach Settlement
In the latest aftershock to a massive data breach that took place in 2008, card payment processor Heartland Payment Systems yesterday announced a settlement agreement with Discover Financial Services in which Heartland will pay Discover $5 million. The drama began Jan. 20, 2009 (coincidentally, the day of President Obama’s inauguration), when Heartland announced that malicious [...]
22,000 Delaware Retirees Social Security Numbers Exposed
Around 22,000 Social Security numbers of Delaware state government retirees have been inadvertently posted online by a government contractor. Aon Consulting included the Social Security numbers, gender and birthdates of about 22,000 Delaware state government retirees in a request for proposals for insurance companies interested in providing vision coverage to employees and retirees. Retirees affected [...]
Hurricane Earl Evacuators Taking Precautions Against Identity Theft?
While hurricane season has not yet officially kicked off, this has not stopped Hurricane Earl, a category 4 storm that is barreling right towards the North Carolina coast as we write this post. As a result hurricane and tropical storm warnings and watches are in effect along the Mid-Atlantic coast and as far north as [...]
17 Million Countrywide Customers Receive Credit Monitoring After Data Breach
A federal judge granted final approval on a settlement between Countrywide Financial Corporation and around 17 million customers on Monday. This was a result of a large data breach that left the large group at a high risk for identity theft. Bank of America, who now owns Countrywide, will provide free credit monitoring for [...]