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Neiman Marcus and Other Retailers Breached, Credit Card Details Stolen

Posted by Soulskill on from the not-their-problem-until-it's-their-problem dept.

Fnord666 writes "Another day, another data breach. Apparently high end retailer Neiman Marcus has also suffered a breach of credit card data. Brian Krebs has the report: 'Responding to inquiries about a possible data breach involving customer credit and debit card information, upscale retailer Neiman Marcus acknowledged today that it is working with the U.S. Secret Service to investigate a hacker break-in that has exposed an unknown number of customer cards. Earlier this week, I began hearing from sources in the financial industry about an increasing number of fraudulent credit and debit card charges that were being traced to cards that had been very recently used at brick-and-mortar stores run by the Dallas, Texas based high-end retail chain. Sources said that while it appears the fraud on those stolen cards was perpetrated at a variety of other stores, the common point of purchase among the compromised cards was Neiman Marcus. Today, I reached out to Neiman Marcus and received confirmation that the company is in fact investigating a breach that was uncovered in mid-December.'" The Chicago Tribune reports that "at least three other well-known U.S. retailers" suffered breaches this holiday season as well.

4 of 151 comments (clear)

  1. Perhaps it would be easier by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    For the companies not breached to just come forward.

  2. Re:Good thing Visa takes the risk... by binarylarry · · Score: 4, Funny

    Yay Credit Cards! We don't have to worry about getting screwed over because they protect us while they screw us! So we're used to it!

    I feel so loved.

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    Mod me down, my New Earth Global Warmingist friends!
  3. Time to overhaul the Credit Card system in the US. by thesandbender · · Score: 4, Interesting

    The primary justification for not overhauling the inherently weak credit card system in the US has been the cost to the retailers, banks and credit card processors. And there's some validity to this, upgrading the system would have a major impact everyone from the banks and large retailers on down the the mom and pops and the card holders themselves. However, the cost of continually cleaning up these messes is going to start adding up. It's time to accept the fact that the current system is horribly outdated and fix it (most retailers in Europe won't even accept chip-less us cards anymore).

  4. Re:How do I check if my card number is compromised by Sponge+Bath · · Score: 4, Funny

    How do I check if my card number is compromised?

    Add the digits of the CC number, multiply by the CSC then divide by the expiration month. Write that number on a piece of paper and fold it in half. Then check your CC statement to see if you shopped at Target or Neimen Marcus. If so, burn the paper. If the Eye of Sauron appears in the flames, you are OK. If not, you are compromised.