*Please Note* There is no proof that this had anything to do with Rakuten.com/Buy.com and their apparent credit card breach. Nonetheless, it’s a very important development to follow in the world of online hacking.

Thank you to “tipster” for sending this to me bright and early this morning. I apologize for the delay in getting this up on the website. It has been one crazy day.

Credit Card Hacking Ring Busted

Again – NO word on whether or not this affects Rakuten. We will need to keep an eye on this developing story.