Hackers Steal OmniAmerican Bank Account Data
Barry Shlachter writes on Star-Telegram.com:
An international gang of cyber criminals hacked into OmniAmerican Bank's records, the bank's president disclosed Wednesday.More here.
They stole scores of account numbers, created new PINs, fabricated debit cards, then withdrew cash from ATMs in Eastern Europe, including Russia and Ukraine, as well as in Britain, Canada and New York.
"It was a pretty sophisticated scheme," said Tim Carter, president of the Fort Worth-based bank.
The amount stolen is not yet known, he said, describing it only as "minimal." No depositors will lose money, he said.
Hat-tip: Pogo Was Right
posted by Fergie @ 1/24/2008 01:52:00 PM
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