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Hacker claims to have compromised Intel
A HACKER using the pseudonyms 'Weedgrower' or 'X-pOSed' claims that he has compromised Intel and obtained sensitive data.
The solo hacker claims to have found a flaw in the subscriber segment of Intel's web site, according to The Hacker News. He said that he has access to sensitive data that includes credit card numbers, email addresses and passwords.
Weedgrower said, "I've got to give some applause to all these pseudo-security technicians out there. I cut Intel a break, I have access to a database and another vulnerability which enables the right to read user data. I'll be gracious here and NOT spill the data, but I will provide screenshots to prove that I have access to Credit Card data and such."
The screen shot, which has been expertly edited, supposedly proves that he has the data, but it's unclear whether this is true or not. His previous successful hacks apparently included AOL, NASA, Hotmail, Myspace, Xbox, Yahoo and Visa, from which he claims to have leaked sensitive data.
A vulnerability that he is threatening to reveal purportedly can be used to expose sensitive data. We are waiting for a response from Intel on the alleged hack.
Update
Intel has come back to us with the following short and sweet statement, "We are aware of these claims, and we are investigating them." ยต
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Explain to me how posting people's credit card information is "one of the greatest services of our time".
You're either in denial or just plain naive/stupid. Whoever posted these is a criminal who needs some serious jail time and maybe some lawsuits in addition to pay back any money stolen.
A hacker a day keeps our prisons filled with scum and dumb.
Companies employ hackers to find breaches of security in their own systems and infrastructure, as long as this hacker doesnt release any of the information that he has obtained and intel find and plug the hole in the system, then they have effectively got a service for free.
However most of these hackers do it for the 'lulz' and most probably dont care for the information that they obtain, just hope it doesnt get sold on to third parties!
""Hackers make it easy for law enforcement. What do you think the chances are that hacking Intel, the CIA and other major websites will go unpunished? While the authorities may never stop hacking they can certainly punish those who do.""
Hacking isn't illegal so until it actually IS illegal OR this guy publicly releases these alleged credit card numbers it probably will go unpunished.
If Intel fixes the security hole in their website that he found AND no data is released its a win-win situation for all parties.
Hackers make it easy for law enforcement. What do you think the chances are that hacking Intel, the CIA and other major websites will go unpunished? While the authorities may never stop hacking they can certainly punish those who do.
""DENIAL is not a river in Egypt. If you believe hacking is OK, tell it to the judge. Denial is not a good legal defense. Ask the Pirate Bay Boys and Mr. Kim Dotcom.""
Factually Inaccurate and Stupidity are 2 great rivers that run through your head.
DENIAL is not a river in Egypt. If you believe hacking is OK, tell it to the judge. Denial is not a good legal defense. Ask the Pirate Bay Boys and Mr. Kim Dotcom.
Actually to hack and expose criminal activity is one of the greatest services of our time.We are seeing companies and governments exposed for what they are so the people whose countries these are (for they belong to the people and not the corporations!!)can force the change on their governments to rein in the supposed power brokers and bring them to heel where they belong!
Hacking is still a crime so I don't support this criminal or his hacking of a criminal corporation. This is the same crap Anon tries to rationaise.
It would be nice if he can post any sensitive data that can expose Intel's shady and anti-competitive business practices.
If the screenshot is genuine i think you [The Inquirer] have a responsibility to remove intel's customers names. I know i wouldn't be best please to see my name showing up on a news report.