Breach

Malware installed on the computer server hosting the Breyer Horses website may have compromised personal information for people who made purchases between March 31, 2013 and Oct. 6.

NeedMyTranscripts.com expose users' names, addresses and dates of birth, among other information, due to a site flaw that one user discovered.

The company said it is investigating a potential issue involving credit card data and that customers are not responsible for fraudulent activity on cards if an issue is discovered.

A survey of Canadian business execs found that just over a quarter had experienced a cyber attack.

More than 5,000 customers had personal information stolen, but roughly 9,000 notification letters were sent out as a precautionary measure.

A bill, which would require a national reporting standard, has failed to make it before the Senate or House this year.

Information on half a million federal workers in the government's SmartBuy program went undetected by Chase hackers.