Hackers breach security at Web.com, Network Solutions and Register.com, accessing private customer info

Domain name registrar Web.com has revealed that it fell victim to a data breach earlier in the year. Two of the company's subsidiaries, Network Solutions and Register.com were also attacked by the hackers at the same time. The incidents took place back in late August, but were only discovered a couple of weeks ago. The attackers were able to access personal details of customers, but Web.com does not say how many people are affected -- although it is likely to run into the millions. Web.com explains that "contact details such as name, address, phone numbers, email address and information about… [Continue Reading]