$4 Mil Stolen in Carbon Emission Credits Hack

Author: Donald Sears
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Credit card numbers are so passe. Today’s hackers know the real powerhouse data to steal is emission certificates. That’s exactly what hackers went after last week when they obtained
unauthorized access to online accounts where companies maintain their
carbon credits. Read the full article. [Wired]

Credit card numbers are so passe. Today’s hackers know the real powerhouse data to steal is emission certificates. That’s exactly what hackers went after last week when they obtained
unauthorized access to online accounts where companies maintain their
carbon credits. Read the full article. [Wired]

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