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kpete

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Thu Dec 19, 2013, 11:03 AM Dec 2013

Target confirms massive credit-card data breach (Began Black Friday thru Dec. 15)

Target confirms massive credit-card data breach

Target says that its stores have been hit by a major credit-card attack involving up to 40 million accounts.

Chief Executive Officer Greg Steinhafel confirmed Thursday morning earlier reports that a brazen data breach had taken place. In a statement, Steinhafel said: "Target is working closely with law enforcement and financial institutions, and has identified and resolved the issue."

The retailer said that the unlawful access to customer information took place between Nov. 27 and Dec.15.

Earlier, the Secret Service confirmed to USA TODAY that it is investigating the massive data violation involving shoppers' personal credit-card information

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/12/18/secret-service-target-data-breach/4119337/

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Target confirms massive credit-card data breach (Began Black Friday thru Dec. 15) (Original Post) kpete Dec 2013 OP
All the more reason to pay cash. hobbit709 Dec 2013 #1
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