World's biggest cyberheist
This personal data theft is estimated to have a potential revenue of £2.8 billion (GBP) :eek:
Story here:
http://www.sundayherald.com/news/her...432225.0.0.php
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AN INTERNATIONAL criminal gang has pulled off one of the most audacious cyber-crimes ever and stolen the identities of an estimated eight million people in a hacking raid that could ultimately net more than £2.8billion in illegal funds.
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It is a move that has been dubbed the greatest cyber-heist in world history. The attack scooped up the personal details of every single customer that has booked into one of Best Western's 1312 continental hotels since 2007.
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With eight million people staying in the hotel group's 86,375 continental rooms every year, gaining access to the system is a major coup for the cyber-criminals responsible. Given that criminals now have access to all bookings from 2007-2008, and based on the FBI-sponsored Internet Crime Complaint Center's reports that the average victim of internet crime loses £356, they are sitting on a potential haul of at least £2.84bn.
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Guests with concerns are advised to contact Best Western customer service at 0800 528-1238
Guess which customer service department I am glad I don't work for? :lildevil:
