Sunday, September 19, 2004

Google Search Reveals Credit-Card Numbers

This is disturbing, but it's a reminder to be careful about where you use your credit card online. As the story pointed out though, 1) the search engine isn't at fault -- it only found the information -- and, 2) larger, reputable retailers like e-bay, Amazon, Best Buy and Sears did not appear in the lists found, it was smaller "mom-and-pop" shops and smaller businesses. For the story, follow this link