April 2012 – Xbox Credit Card Hack

Microsoft, makers of the ubiquitous Xbox gaming console are still looking into an issue with the device’s hard drive that could allow attackers to collect sensitive information about prior users. The investigation started after a group of students from Dakota State University allegedly recovered...

Microsoft to Investigate Alleged Xbox Credit Card Hack

Microsoft is looking into a potential security issue affecting its Xbox 360 video game console this week after a group of college students claimed they were able to extract the credit card information of a console’s previous owner from the machine. Ashley Podhradsky, Rob D’Ovidio, and Cindy Casey...

Robert X. Cringley (Security Expert) Credit Card Hacked !

Cringley's credit card was recently hacked. And if his card can be hacked, anyone's can. Like many cardholders, Cringley received a notification from his credit card company's fraud department, informing him that his card data was being used overseas, on an online dating website. A scammer used...