Hey, My Credit Card Was Stolen -- By a Hacker, I Think

by James Bach

Editor's note: Attacks on information infrastructures are increasing, and consumers and companies are especially watchful for the best protective measures to strengthen cyber-security. Discussions on cyber-threats often give rise to the following questions: What are the symptoms of criminal activity? What routines are advised for early detection of attacks? If criminal activity is suspected, what are the appropriate and recommended actions to take? Who is ultimately accountable?" This Executive Update presents a real-life account of my own venture into taking actions against a suspected hacker.

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Hey, My Credit Card Was Stolen -- By a Hacker, I Think December 2001