Breachesby GlyphGuidance Software
Disclosed Dec 20, 20053,800 affectedSettled
Hackers stole card data that security software firm kept in clear text
Hackers accessed credit card information of about 3,800 customers of the forensic software maker, which the FTC said stored card data in clear readable text and failed to guard against common web attacks despite its security promises.
What is known
| People affected | 3,800 (as reported by the organization) |
|---|---|
| Disclosed | Dec 20, 2005 |
| Attack | Hacking |
| Data exposed | NamesPayment cards |
| Sector | Tech · US |
| Status | Settled |
| Lawsuit or fine | FTC consent order (2006) |
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First recordedby seedSource
First seen 2026-09-25 (Research), confirmed by Research. Record counts are as reported. Not legal advice.