A keylogger intercepts details after users enter them on a site. Speaking to TorrentFreak, an operator of the site who goes by the name Jeeves, said though the site itself does not store credit card details, the hackers used an SQL exploit to install a Javascript-based keylogger. 20, so all users of the site since that time have potentially had their details stolen. According to the operators of the site, the keylogger is believed to have been placed on the site on Nov. The hack involved the installation of a keylogger on the NZBGeek website. 27, with the hack said to include the theft of usernames, encrypted passwords, email addresses and credit card numbers. The hack of NZBGeek was announced on Dec. It’s regularly rated as being one of the best Usenet indexing services. NZBGeek was established in 2012 as a paid service that allows users to discover Usenet threads including pirated content. Indeed, it’s sometimes described as the best alternative to BitTorrent downloading. Established in 1980 as a precursor to internet forums, it was still somewhat popular through the mid-2000s for threaded discussions.Īlthough general use has massively dropped off - Slashdot declared Usenet dead in 2008 - it has still stuck around primarily for the distribution of pirated content. It may surprise many that Usenet still exists in 2020. NZBGeek, a popular Usenet site, has been hacked with user information including credit card details stolen.
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