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Canadian privacy chief: TJX kept too much info; breach began in Miami

Canadian privacy chief: TJX kept too much info; breach began in Miami

Before TJX revealed its servers had been breached by hackers, the retail giant collected and stored unnecessary and excessive amounts of personal information for too long and relied on outdated encryption technology to defend the data, according to a report released today by Canadian privacy officials.
Dan Kaplan Sep 26 2007 10:26AM Security
TJX customers get vouchers, three-day sale as part of breach settlement

TJX customers get vouchers, three-day sale as part of breach settlement

Store vouchers and a three-day sale are some of the concessions TJX has pledged in a settlement with customers who sued the discount retail giant following a massive customer data theft.
Dan Kaplan Sep 25 2007 9:46AM Security
Authorities hope arrest of Ukraine man leads to TJX orchestrator

Authorities hope arrest of Ukraine man leads to TJX orchestrator

Authorities believe the recent arrest of a Ukrainian man in Turkey on identity theft charges could lead police to the brains behind the TJX data breach.
Dan Kaplan Aug 22 2007 7:29AM Security
TJX reports plummeting profits, but sales up

TJX reports plummeting profits, but sales up

TJX's profits are starting to crumble under the weight of the massive data breach announced in January that placed about 45.7 million customers at risk for identity theft, according to a filing this week with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
Dan Kaplan Aug 16 2007 2:15PM Security
TJX faces five more breach-related state lawsuits

TJX faces five more breach-related state lawsuits

Five additional states have filed lawsuits against TJX over the massive data breach that exposed some 45.7 million credit card numbers to hackers, the retailer reported on Thursday in a federal regulatory filing.
Dan Kaplan Jun 12 2007 10:20AM Security
Report: TJX breach began in Minnesota Marshalls parking lot

Report: TJX breach began in Minnesota Marshalls parking lot

The suspects who lifted the personal data of 45.7 million customers from TJX's processing systems hatched their elaborate plan some two years ago at a Marshalls outlet in Minnesota, where they used simple technology to tap into the store's wireless connection, The Wall Street Journal reported today.
Dan Kaplan May 7 2007 10:10AM Security
Banks file suit against TJX over breach costs

Banks file suit against TJX over breach costs

Three US state banking associations announced Tuesday that they have filed a joint lawsuit against TJX Companies over "dramatic costs" their 300 members have incurred since the discount retailer announced that hackers infiltrated its processing systems, exposing some 45 million credit card numbers.
Dan Kaplan Apr 26 2007 9:55AM Security
How the TJX breach may change security awareness

How the TJX breach may change security awareness

Despite the recent TJX security breach, it is natural to conclude that companies will continue to ignore the seething vulnerabilities that lead to massive thefts of sensitive information.
J. Patrick Apr 12 2007 4:41PM Security
Data of 45.7 million card holders accessed in US retailer breach

Data of 45.7 million card holders accessed in US retailer breach

TJX Companies revealed late Wednesday in a regulatory filing that hackers stole data from at least 45.7 million credit card holders when they illegally accessed the discount retailer's processing systems during 2005 and 2006.
Dan Kaplan Mar 30 2007 10:22AM Security
Stolen data from major US retailer used in credit card fraud ring

Stolen data from major US retailer used in credit card fraud ring

A multimillion-dollar state-wide credit card scam has been uncovered in the US, six arrested and four warrants have been issued.
Frank Washkuch Mar 22 2007 3:00AM Security
US retailer breach worsens

US retailer breach worsens

Hackers infiltrated network systems - potentially accessing the personal details of millions of shoppers - at TJX Companies for a longer period than the discount clothing retailer initially thought.
Dan Kaplan Feb 23 2007 5:52AM Security
US retailer faces lawsuit as congressman calls for investigation into hacking

US retailer faces lawsuit as congressman calls for investigation into hacking

TJX Companies, the parent firm of retailers T.J. Maxx and Marshalls, was hit with a flurry of lawsuits this week resulting from hackers breaching company servers.
Frank Washkuch Jan 31 2007 7:36PM Security

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