Article: Target has just discovered that its website was hacked between Nov. 27 (start of Black Friday weekend) and Dec 15. This means 40 million customers' information is in jeopardy: credit card information; passwords; names; etc. This is likely the largest successful cyber-hacking of a retailer in history. Customers are warned to check their credit cards and bank accounts for irregular activity;
also to beware of emails soliciting them in upcoming days. Credit card companies have assured customers of zero-liability protection. The hackers have yet to be discovered; law enforcement is actively using forensics to locate them.
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Discussion:
- Two days ago, we spoke of a con-man and how police found him. How? (Fingerprints). Today's crime involves cyber fraud. This is a white collar crime. Discuss difference between cyber hacking v. in-store robbery. Who are the victims? How is it different?
- Why is it harder for police to find these bad guys? What will they be charged with when found? (Stealing; fraud)
- What are ways of protecting yourself from online fraud? (Change your passwords frequently; never respond or click on emails from people you don't know)
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