U.S. Target online retailer has revealed that up to 70 million customers may have been hit on the massive violation of experience data in December
This is a significant increase from the original estimate of the company that details of around 40 million credit and debit cards may have been affected by a data breach that occurred between 27 November and 15 December, just as the holiday shopping season was getting underway. In a statement on its website, the company said it now believes that data were also taken , including the names , addresses , phone numbers or email addresses of customers.
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When an email address is included , Target is in contact with customers with advice including tips to protect yourself from consumer fraud , the company is also publishing it on your website . He also assured customers that they would have "zero liability" for the cost of any fraudulent charges resulting from the violation , and is offering one year of free credit monitoring and protection against identity theft to all customers buying in its U.S. stores
" I know it's frustrating for our customers to learn that this information was taken and we are truly sorry you are having to endure this," said Gregg Steinhafel , chairman, president and CEO of Target. "We also want our guests to know that understanding and the exchange of the facts related to this incident is important for me and the entire team of destiny. "
Target 's statement goes on to say that the company is reducing its fourth quarter adjusted earnings forecast , and expects the absorption of its REDcard Rewards scheme to fall after news of the rape of data
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