Bank of Ireland data loss toll reaches 31,500 policies

The Bank of Ireland has admitted that the unencrypted personal details of 31,500 customers - three times as many as previously disclosed - went missing with the theft of four laptops last year. ...continue reading 'Bank of Ireland data loss toll reaches 31,500 policies'

PayPal to block users with old browsers to curtail phishing

PayPal, eBay's electronic payment service, plans to take the dramatic step of locking out people using older versions of Web browsers in order to stem phishing attacks. ...continue reading 'PayPal to block users with old browsers to curtail phishing'

CEO subpoena scam fires up anew

After tricking several thousand executives into downloading malicious software earlier this week, online scammers started up their subpoena phishing scam again Wednesday, but on a much smaller scale. ...continue reading 'CEO subpoena scam fires up anew'

Nashville laptop theft may cost $1 million

The theft of a laptop containing Social Security numbers of Nashville, Tennessee, area voters is expected to cost local officials about $1 million as they roll out identity-theft protection to those affected. ...continue reading 'Nashville laptop theft may cost $1 million'