Google Search Reveals Credit-Card Numbers

[AI4FR]

The search request was simple. Using a researcher's Visa debit card, we started with the first four numbers on the card and extended the span of possible number combinations. So we entered in the google.com search window: visa 4060000000000000..4060999999999999.

The result was a long list of Visa card numbers complete with name, address, phone number, expiration dates and a list of recent purchases. In less than two seconds, we found everything a cyber crook would need for one heck of a shopping spree or a fresh new identity.


Full Story (http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=620&e=12&u=/nf/26967)



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[WA5KRP]

Bull####.



WA5KRP
Texas

[N7AAO]

FR, ya missed an important part of the story:

Quote[/b] ]We found no indication that the larger, more credible, retail sites were the source of credit-card information leaks. Web sites like eBay, Amazon, Office Depot, Best Buy, Sears, and many others appear secure. At least, none of the online purchases recorded in any of the credit-card lists we found contained purchases from major retailers.

It was the mom-and-pop shops, home-based businesses, and smaller companies that showed vulnerability, apparently from ignorance or a lack of professional I.T. resources.

That's why I only do business with large retailers online.

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[AI4FR]

Didn't try to miss anything or BS anyone. I simply seen this story and thought some here might be interested in it.

[ae4tr]

HEY HEY HEY!!!! #I tried their search on google (after reading the article) #and it failed miserably. #Where do these idots come up with such nonsense. #If it were that easy, no one would be safe using a credit card anywhere. # http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif #Yes I will admit there are crooks out there just waiting on the oportunity to steal someone's identity and creditcard numbers. #The thing is to use it only with trusted dealers that you are positive are honest. # http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif

[KB1GYQ]

Perhaps if enough people search for their own credit cards numbers, that net traffic will fall into the right (wrong) hands; this might just be a big phishing trip by the bad guys.... using the media to convince people to hand over the info.

[k9zmd]

OK, so let's search for some different numbers - how about your SSN, for example. #Sure would be curious about how many hits that would get you. #But please - your SSN, not mine.