Matt Gouras reports for the Associated Press on a terse letter sent today to CardSystems Solutions, Inc. from the attorneys general of 44 states.

"It is the responsibility of CardSystems Solutions, Inc. to make sure the public is aware of this security breach ... and to take the appropriate action to make sure it doesn't happen again," said Tennessee Attorney General Paul Summers. The letter called the company's action "unacceptable."

Kelly Spors reports for the Wall St. Journal on yet another fee that Americans traveling abroad may encounter when using their credit and debit cards for purchases.

San Rafael, CA-based Rothken Law Firm has announced the filing of a class action lawsuit in San Francisco Superior Court against Cardsystems Solutions, Merrick Bank, Visa and MasterCard.

Joris Evers reports on the story for ZDNet News.

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