Chain Reaction Plugs Exploited Security Hole

[Pete <pete () nrth org>]

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/03/25/chain_reaction_fraud_follow_up/

By John Leyden


Popular UK-based biking site ChainReactionCycles.com has confirmed that a
security breach on its systems led to fraud against its customers.

Some of the cyclists who shopped with the site earlier this month noticed
fraud against their credit cards days later, normally fraudulent purchases
of mobile phone top-ups costing around £30. The common factor behind these
fraudulent transactions quickly emerged, largely via discussions on bike
enthusiast forums, as recent purchases at the North Ireland-based cycle
outfit.

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Regards,

Pete.
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