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First Posted: 08/23/10 08:18 PM ET Updated: 05/25/11 06:25 PM ET

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Reports are appearing this morning about a major security hole in iTunes accounts linked to PayPal. At least one group of scammers has found a way to charge thousands of dollars to iTunes accounts through PayPal.

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Reports are appearing this morning about a major security hole in iTunes accounts linked to PayPal. At least one group of scammers has found a way to charge thousands of dollars to iTunes accounts thr...
Reports are appearing this morning about a major security hole in iTunes accounts linked to PayPal. At least one group of scammers has found a way to charge thousands of dollars to iTunes accounts thr...
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Kim Heinrich
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01:23 PM on 08/24/2010
sorry, got this under the wrong article...
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Kim Heinrich
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01:22 PM on 08/24/2010
The same thing happened to Sensible Washington (the group trying to get initiative I-1068 "Decriminalize Marijuana for Adults") on the ballet for this fall. We will be running into this issue again next year as we are planning to resubmit the initiative for the 2011 ballot.
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Cryostatic
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07:53 AM on 08/24/2010
To be fair, this is probably the result of phishing rather than an all-out iTunes attack, but Apple's response to the situation is a little less than stellar, for a company that pretends to pride itself on customer service.
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javajava
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12:53 AM on 08/24/2010
Again... Where are all the fanboys defending.
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LightShadow62
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748 Fans
09:07 PM on 08/23/2010
Jobs has awakened the hacking monsters with his arrogance. This is only the beginning.
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hypnotoad72
Real democracy = living wages.
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07:38 PM on 08/23/2010
Wasn't iTunes hacked, as reported by tech media, during early July of 2010 as well?

http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2010/07/04/googles-youtube-temporarily-hacked/

Or in 2005? (albeit for a different intent) http://news.cnet.com/iTunes-hack-disabled-by-Apple/2100-1027_3-5628616.html

And this gem:
http://upcoming.current.com/search?q=Apple+confirm+iTunes+scam%2C+refunds+are+your+bank%E2%80%99s+responsibility

Don't call Apple. Call your bank for a refund. (that should be real joy...)

In fact, I just disabled my account. Apple needs to be responsible - the history of iTunes being hacked is a little much considering the costs involved in owning their products. I vote with my wallet.
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MrVee
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08:42 AM on 08/25/2010
Security by obscurity. Fruit flies live by it.
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