The retail is in discussions with attorneys general from several states its credit card security breach. December 23, 2013 5:45 PM PST Holiday shopping at Target. (Credit: Target) Several attorneys general are investigating Target's massive data security breach and discussed the matter with the retailer on Monday. Target said it is "actively partnering with the United States Secret Service and the Department of Justice on the ongoing investigation into the malware that affected Target's point-of-sale system in our U.S. stores. Due to the nature of the investigation, the Secret Service has asked not to share many of the details of the forensics and investigation." It's no surprise that Target has received a "high volume" of calls over the recent theft of in-store credit card information. The stolen information has already showed up on the black market. The company said in a blog post that it's communicated with 17 million guests via email. Related stories Target data stolen in hack showing up on black market Target hack hits 40M accounts Target: Hack may have hit 40 million accounts "Unless they have seen fraudulent activity on their account, there is no urgent need to call," Target wrote in the post. The Wall Street Journal reported that the Monday's call with several attorneys general lasted 30 minutes and another call is scheduled for the after the New Year. Target has been actively referring customers who fear identity theft to report their cases to their state attorney general's office.
The retail is in discussions with attorneys general from several states its credit card security breach.
Holiday shopping at Target.
(Credit: Target)
Several attorneys general are investigating Target's massive data security breach and discussed the matter with the retailer on Monday.
Target said it is "actively partnering with the United States Secret Service and the Department of Justice on the ongoing investigation into the malware that affected Target's point-of-sale system in our U.S. stores. Due to the nature of the investigation, the Secret Service has asked not to share many of the details of the forensics and investigation."
It's no surprise that Target has received a "high volume" of calls over the recent theft of in-store credit card information. The stolen information has already showed up on the black market. The company said in a blog post that it's communicated with 17 million guests via email.
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"Unless they have seen fraudulent activity on their account, there is no urgent need to call," Target wrote in the post.
The Wall Street Journal reported that the Monday's call with several attorneys general lasted 30 minutes and another call is scheduled for the after the New Year. Target has been actively referring customers who fear identity theft to report their cases to their state attorney general's office.
