Jimbo662 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 See article here. there's a link at the top of the page for Security Update. http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/security-update This is why I always use paypal whenever I can for online shopping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckyuv Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BornToHula Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Credit card security is getting ridiculous, I have had to get at least 4 new credit cards sent to me these past couple years. It's not like I'm shopping at sketchy places either... its been Target, PF Changs, etc. Now its Bulk Reef Supply... guess I'll call my bank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstarwiggle Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Huh. Could be a coincidence, but my credit card I used during this time frame was fraudulently used and I am going through the process of getting my money back. Gees. thanks for the news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SChrisEV Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Thank you Citi Card (Other offer it also) for virtual one time card numbers for online shopping!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BornToHula Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Thank you Citi Card (Other offer it also) for virtual one time card numbers for online shopping!!! I want something like this but for every transaction, brick and mortar stores included! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SChrisEV Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 (edited) Well, I also have a Paypal debit credit card, that might be closer, or at least one more layer of speration/security. I mean for brick and mortar use. Edited February 19, 2015 by SChrisEV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaFan Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Remember... Target and Home Depot were two of the largest breaches in the past few years. NEVER use your debit card with a PIN anywhere but the ATM. If your PIN is compromised the bad guys can empty your checking account. If your CC is stolen you're protected and you just have the pain of getting a new card. I agree with Jimbo on PayPal... Adds another layer of protection. Bad guys like this are the reason I have a job protecting the Internet :-) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestep Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Figured I'd comment on this since I work in credit card processing specifically in IT. Their message is pretty vague. Assuming they were using even the slightest bit of security and PCI best practices, it should have been impossible for someone to access full card numbers with the expiration date. I'm speculating / hoping that they were storing this offsite and full unencrypted card numbers weren't actually exposed. If this isn't the case, they're going to get some otherworldly fines because it's absolutely prohibited to store card numbers on an internet facing server, and any storage obviously needs to be encrypted. I've seen fines in the 6 and 7 figures from V/MC when they determine a merchant was egregiously negligent on securing their data. If they were storing full card numbers on a public facing server, it would likely fall into this category. In the case of the target and other breaches, hackers were able to install malware on target servers, and then hop across private networks until they were finally able to access sensitive data. What made some of the big data thefts so bad was that they took data over a long period of time and didn't immediately use the data they were stealing, so by the time it was discovered, the actual number of cards involved was massive. Also, if anyone is interested in a company that provides one time virtual credit card services, check these guys out (No personal affiliation with this company): https://www.abine.com/index.html They make a great free chrome plugin that blocks tracking software as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gig 'em @ NDstructible Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Lame. I know it's just a matter of time until I get hit by some hacker from all the vendors and companies out there that keep my info on file and have been hacked. There's gotta be a better alternative to this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoly Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Mailing cash? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckyuv Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Mailing cash? Seems legit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nano Reefer Ky Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 I only use the CC online just for this reason. My CC gets stolen twice a year it seems. I call the CC company, they do a song and dance, send me a new card and I go on my merry way. It's too bad we are moving away from a cash society. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 The credit card I used at BRS in december was hacked two days ago. The fraud guys denied the purchase. They're pretty good at detecting it, but it's still an inconvenience. I was traveling at the time and fortunately I always keep a safe card that has not been used online anywhere ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpb Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Crud I better spend the money in my card before the hackers do. I use a western union paycheck visa debit not attached to my bank for all online purchases. That way if I get hacked, I'll only lose what is on the card, which is only ever as much cash as I put on there for a specific purpose. Having had my identity (ss#) stolen twice I'm super paranoid. lol plus this keeps actual $ amounts spent on tank stuff hidden from the boss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Chicken or the egg Bpb... which came first... hiding expenses or online security? [emoji23] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpb Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Hiding expenses without a doubt! Online security is just an incidental perk I discovered. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaplanm Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Solid chance I got hit with this. I'm in the process of disputing charges and working with the Identity theft protection company that BRS hired. Just be prepared to wait 20 minutes before they'll ever connect you to a support rep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstarwiggle Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Already set up my one year free protect my ID. Thanks a lot BRS! But I'll still order from them!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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