[funsec] The breach

[Richard M. Smith]

http://www.boston.com/business/technology/articles/2008/08/17/the_breach?mod
e=PF

The breach 
A loose-knit ring of hackers stole credit card data from unsuspecting US
retailers. Though 11 people have been indicted, experts say the case shows
how sophisticated identity-theft schemes have become.
By Ross Kerber, Globe Staff  |  August 17, 2008

Five years ago, Albert Gonzalez allegedly used an unsecured radio link to
tap into the computers of a BJ's Wholesale Club store in Miami and access
customer credit-card numbers.

It was a simple trick, but it was only the beginning.