p2p news / p2pnet: A hacked eCheck Secure server may have exposed banking account information, Social Security numbers and other confidential data of 1.4 million customers of online brokerage firm Scottrade.

The company says on October 25, it learned a hacker had, "compromised a server at eCheck, an electronic payment service provided by The Troy Group Inc," according to Netcraft.

"As a result, some of your personal information, including your name, driver’s license or state ID number, date of birth, phone number, bank name, bank code, bank number, bank routing number, bank account number and Scottrade account number may have been compromised," read the message to investors, it says.

Troy Group said it’s reported the hack to the FBI and hired a forensic analysis firm to "aid in the investigation," states Netcraft, which also says the hacking incident is "prompting enhanced education efforts by brokerage firms and the U.S. government".

eCheck Secure allows Net merchants and financial institutions accept checks online or in call centers, and runs on the site runs on Windows 2000 and IIS 5.0, adds Netcraft.

Also read:-
Netcraft - Hacked Server Exposes Brokerage Customers’ Data, November 29, 2005

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