Staples updates data theft info
Posted by: Timothy Weaver on 12/20/2014 10:53 AM
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Staples has updated the info they released regarding their data theft. The company has reported that only a "small percentage" of its point-of-sale systems, noting that only around 115 of staples 1,400+ stores were affected in the hack.
Staples statement reads: "Upon detection, Staples immediately took action to eradicate the malware in mid-September and to further enhance its security. Staples also retained outside data security experts to investigate the incident and has worked closely with payment card companies and law enforcement on this matter.”
"Based on its investigation, Staples believes that malware may have allowed access to some transaction data at affected stores, including cardholder names, payment card numbers, expiration dates, and card verification codes. At 113 stores, the malware may have allowed access to this data for purchases made from August 10, 2014 through September 16, 2014. At two stores, the malware may have allowed access to data from purchases made from July 20, 2014 through September 16, 2014."
Staples released a list of affected stores.
You can check their list and if you find that you did business at one of them during the affected period, you can visit their website to sign up for protection.
Staples statement reads: "Upon detection, Staples immediately took action to eradicate the malware in mid-September and to further enhance its security. Staples also retained outside data security experts to investigate the incident and has worked closely with payment card companies and law enforcement on this matter.”
"Based on its investigation, Staples believes that malware may have allowed access to some transaction data at affected stores, including cardholder names, payment card numbers, expiration dates, and card verification codes. At 113 stores, the malware may have allowed access to this data for purchases made from August 10, 2014 through September 16, 2014. At two stores, the malware may have allowed access to data from purchases made from July 20, 2014 through September 16, 2014."
Staples released a list of affected stores.
You can check their list and if you find that you did business at one of them during the affected period, you can visit their website to sign up for protection.
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