Posts by Randalfson

Hackers plunder Hilton 'HHonors' rewards points, go on shopping spree

Question

Forgive my naivety, but I've always wondered, once an account has been hacked like this, what next?

I mean, you've got someone else's points but surely you run a high risk of getting caught when you try and cash them out? I'm assuming it'll be you wanting that fancy hotel room for free, or you who will be wanting that high-value giftcard? Are there no verifications on names and/or addresses?

Meet Mr Gamification: He's got a NUDGE or two for you

"And that £3.3m of free money? Have a guess where that comes from..."

This wasn't some elaborate PPI advertising scam, was it?

Zynga lures Microsoft's gaming chief with bulging package

Re: Gonna end in tears

I agree with the OP's sentiment - he's going to get paid regardless of what he does.

Maybe a better description is that he has to do "just enough" in his first year, and then he gets a huge chunk of change in his paypacket as his first tranche of shares vest.

Comet crashes to Earth: 125 stores wiped out

Sad news

A real shame this close to Christmas but it's been on the cards for a while now. ..