US: 3 Ukrainians arrested in hacking plot that hit 47 states

 

August 2, 2018



SEATTLE (AP) — Three Ukrainian members of a sophisticated international hacking group that targeted restaurants, casinos and other businesses in 47 U.S. states to steal credit and debit card records have been arrested and face charges in federal court in Seattle, officials said Wednesday.

The hacking group, known as FIN7 or Carbanak, stole about 15 million credit and debit cards records and also targeted establishments in the District of Columbia and around the world, U.S. Attorney Annette Hayes told reporters. Companies that had information stolen included Chipotle, Arby's, Red Robin and Jaso...



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