Tag: social security
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Hasbro Breach Compromises Employee Data
A single compromised employee account led to a massive data breach at Hasbro, exposing sensitive employee information, including Social Security numbers and financial data. The alarming incident highlights the importance of robust cybersecurity measures to prevent such breaches.
US Carrier Exposed Credit Card Data in Clear Text
A newly hired database admin stumbled upon a shocking discovery on her first day - a main production server containing sensitive customer data, including full 16-digit credit card numbers stored in plain text, Social Security numbers, and billing information. The exposed data was found on a server that didn't even require a secondary system lookup, making it alarmingly accessible.