Buy.com Security Advisory: Customer Data Exposed Due to Website Flaw

A security hole on buy.com's website exposed the personal information of customers who returned products to the company. For several hours on Thursday, the buy.com website allowed determined visitors to peruse the names, addresses, and phone numbers of customers. . . . A security hole on buy.com's website exposed the personal information of customers who returned products to the company. For several hours on Thursday, the buy.com website allowed determined visitors to peruse the names, addresses, and phone numbers of customers.

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