hacker case Implications
HACKER CHARGED: This week a man accused of some of the biggest credit-card thefts on record was hit with more charges in other prominent cases.
WHAT IT MEANS: The indictment illustrates how card numbers can be stolen by exploiting a flaw that still exists in some payment networks and other computer systems.
WHAT TO DO: Consumers don’t have many options for monitoring whether stores are good at protecting their card numbers. Regularly check your credit reports and card statements for suspicious activity and consider setting free fraud alerts with the credit-reporting agencies.
Source: Associated Press