Target and Neiman weren't the only retailers hit this winter

[thewayne]

Interesting article that expands on some of the recent hacks, including malware that sniffs data within computers before they go through the encryption/transmission process! I do overuse the word interesting, but this is interesting stuff. The article also goes on to say that Target and JC Penney were hit in 2007, so this isn't Target's first dance.

Unfortunately the article does not go on to list the others who got hit, I'm sure that'll be revealed in the next couple of months. Meanwhile, the people who shopped at those stores are very vulnerable.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-rt-us-target-databreach-retailers-20140111,0,257635,full.story

Comments

[silveradept]

So, basically, assume your credit card number was stolen and scour your statements for suspicious activity. Seems like the technology to skim is outpacing the security to stop it.

[thewayne.livejournal.com]

Apparently the Target hack was a malware on their POS, which explains why their online sites weren't compromised, doesn't explain the leak of address info. One wonders if it was similar to the Barnes & Noble attack a couple of years ago.