A software engineer, facing federal charges in Seattle, was accused of gaining access to 120,000 Social Security numbers and 77,000 bank account numbers. Source: NYT > Business – Emily Flitter
Capital One Says Hacker Stole Data of About 100 Million People
A software engineer, facing federal charges in Seattle, was accused of gaining access to 120,000 Social Security numbers and 77,000 bank account numbers. Source: NYT > Business – Emily Flitter
Safe Deposit Boxes Aren’t Safe
When Philip Poniz opened Box 105 at his local Wells Fargo, he discovered it was empty — and that he was totally unprotected by federal law. Source: NYT > Business – Stacy Cowley
Senators Ask Federal Reserve to Review Trump’s Deutsche Bank Transactions
Seven Democratic senators, including presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren, want the Fed to examine the bank’s compliance with anti-money-laundering laws over flagged transactions. Source: NYT > Business – David Enrich
Inquires Into Reckless Loans to Taxi Drivers Ordered by State Attorney General and Mayor
The investigations come after The New York Times found that thousands of drivers were crushed under debt they could not repay. Source: NYT > Business – BRIAN M. ROSENTHAL
What Is a Reward Point Worth? It Depends
Some 2.75 trillion points and miles are earned each year, with many more options on where to spend them. Airline tickets and hotel rooms may be the best choices. Source: NYT > Business – JULIE WEED