GE Money Loses Data on 650,000 Credit Customers
January 24, 2008
Reuters reports that GE Money Loses Data on 650,000 Credit Customers
A computer tape containing personal data of 650,000 customers of about 230 retailers including J.C. Penney Co is missing, credit card issuer GE Money. Social Security numbers of about 150,000 people were also included on the tape. The tape had been stored at an information protection and storage company. The company claims that there has been no evidence suggesting that the identity of any person had been compromised.
British Ministry of Defense Looses Data on 600,000 People
January 24, 2008
Earlier this month, the British Ministry of Defence had a laptop stolen containing the personal details of 600,000 people interested in joining the armed forces. The laptop was stolen from a Royal Navy officer’s car on January 9th.
The unencrypted data included family details, national insurance, passport and driving licence numbers and NHS numbers.
“In total 69 laptops and seven personal computers have been lost by the Ministry of Defence over the past year.”
Related Links:
- Data loss prompts Whitehall laptop ban
- Ministry of Defence Laptop Data Loss Dramas Worsen
- More articles about careless organizations that allow data to be stolen…
Use Caution When Using Your Cell Phone Charger
January 22, 2008
There have been stories for years about cell phone batteries overheating or the exploding laptop battery.
Best advice when using any kind of rechargeable batteries:
- Stop using a battery if it leaks, hisses or bulges
- Don’t try to open or smash a battery
- Wash your skin/eyes thoroughly if you touch a leaking battery
- Use gloves if cleaning old battery corrosion found in your electronic device
Use common sense and stay safe. This video shows you how quickly a situation can get out of control.
Quick Hacks to Make Your Content Mobile Friendly
January 3, 2008
If you (or your management) are not willing to create a mobile-friendly Website for your customers, here are some hacks to mobilize your content quickly. (Caution: I said “hacks” because you really should invest time to do it correctly.) Read more
