UPS: We've Been Hacked

paysonwelch writes The United Parcel Service announced that customers' credit and debit card information at 51 franchises in 24 states may have been compromised. There are 4,470 franchised center locations throughout the U.S., according to UPS. The malware began to infiltrate the system as early as January 20, but the majority of the attacks began after March 26. UPS says the threat was eliminated as of August 11 and that customers can shop safely at all locations.

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Well I am Glad

[MyLongNickName]

Well, I am glad they waited until the issue was resolved before letting their customers know they were at risk. I would have hated for UPS's bottom line to be hurt by letting us know as soon as they realized there was a breach. After all, the company bottom line is more important than my security.

Take your time

[jones_supa]

The malware began to infiltrate the system as early as January 20, but the majority of the attacks began after March 26. UPS says the threat was eliminated as of August 11 and that customers can shop safely at all locations.

What? So the malware had half a year to rumble around?

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[gweihir]

Only institutions that do not care get hacked. While absolute security is not to be had, it can be made expensive enough that hackers give up. These days, however, hacking a major company is often within th reach of amateurs with enough patience. Until these companies become liable for any and all stolen credit card and address information (say, $100 for each address and $500 for each credit card set to the owner without the need to prove anything, and unlimited for damage the owner can proof), nothing will change.