Date: Tue, 24. June 2008 15:45:00

U.S. stocks open down ... Retailers hurting from credit card perks ... Unpaid bills and utility cutoffs increase ... Post top editor Downie to retire ... News from United Press International.

Date: Tue, 10. June 2008 15:06:40

With organisations in 2007 having fallen victim to major data breaches how does a merchant or retailer make sure that they are not held liable for customer credit card details being lost or stolen and how can they keep up to date with the latest security

Date: Wed, 6. August 2008 15:18:05

(AHN) - The Department of Justice has charged 11 American and foreign hackers who stole more than 40 millions of credit and debit card information from U.S. retailers using techniques like "war driving." - Tue, 5 Aug 2008 19:37:51 GMT

Date: Thu, 10. July 2008 19:10:02

AP - Credit card companies know what you've bought. Phone companies know whom you've called. Electronic toll services know where you've gone. Internet search companies know what you've sought.

Date: Fri, 19. December 2008 19:56:46

AP - Two couriers at a package distribution center stole a Christmas cake destined for a German newspaper and mailed in its place a package of credit card data, prosecutors said Friday.

Date: Wed, 11. June 2008 18:54:22

AP - Police say a Dover, New Hampshire, teen suspected of using a stolen credit card at a store left a pretty good clue to his identity by filling out a job application at the same store.

Date: Tue, 11. November 2008 00:35:26

The Fed on granted a request by American Express Co. to become a bank holding company, opening the door for the credit card giant to access low-cost financing from the Fed.

Date: Sat, 19. April 2008 10:51:23

In their New Jersey divorce agreement, the parties agreed that he would pay her $36,500, which was characterized in the orders as "child support," but actually represented credit card balances. via New Jersey Family Law

Date: Tue, 8. July 2008 14:29:43

IRVING, Calif., July 8 (UPI) -- As gas prices rise, some U.S. gas stations are taking a proactive stance against fees they pay credit card companies, observers said.

Date: Wed, 18. June 2008 17:51:30

Station operators nationwide are reporting similar woes as higher prices translate into higher credit card fees the managers must pay, squeezing profits at the pump.