Heartland, Discover Settle for $5 Million
Linda McGlasson at Bank Info Security reports Heartland Payment Systems has reached a settlement agreement with Discover Financial Services (DFS) related to its 2008 data breach. The payments processor, which had its network hacked by a group of cyber criminals led by Albert Gonzalez, had 130 million debit and credit cards taken. Under the agreement, Heartland will pay Discover $5 million, resolving all issues related to the 2008 intrusion.
