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massive credit and debit card security breach at Target may have also
compromised customers bank PINs, or personal identification numbers.
Reports Say Hackers May Have Obtained Bank PINs In Target Breach
TWC News: Reports Say Hackers May Have Obtained Bank PINs In Target BreachPlay now
The massive credit and debit card
security breach at Target may have also compromised customers bank PINs,
or personal identification numbers.
According to published reports, the hackers behind the second largest credit card hack in U.S. history managed to steal encrypted personal identification numbers.
One major U.S. bank fears the encryption codes can be cracked, which would allow fraudulent withdrawals from customers' accounts.
Target told the publication that no PIN data was compromised.
The retailer is already providing free credit monitoring services to New Yorkers who may be victims of the hack.
Shoppers have been advised to keep a close eye on their bank accounts and credit card statements.
- See more at:
http://statenisland.ny1.com/content/news/200912/reports-say-hackers-may-have-obtained-bank-pins-in-target-breach#sthash.vCNtUENA.dpufAccording to published reports, the hackers behind the second largest credit card hack in U.S. history managed to steal encrypted personal identification numbers.
One major U.S. bank fears the encryption codes can be cracked, which would allow fraudulent withdrawals from customers' accounts.
Target told the publication that no PIN data was compromised.
The retailer is already providing free credit monitoring services to New Yorkers who may be victims of the hack.
Shoppers have been advised to keep a close eye on their bank accounts and credit card statements.
Reports Say Hackers May Have Obtained Bank PINs In Target Breach
TWC News: Reports Say Hackers May Have Obtained Bank PINs In Target BreachPlay now
The massive credit and debit card
security breach at Target may have also compromised customers bank PINs,
or personal identification numbers.
According to published reports, the hackers behind the second largest credit card hack in U.S. history managed to steal encrypted personal identification numbers.
One major U.S. bank fears the encryption codes can be cracked, which would allow fraudulent withdrawals from customers' accounts.
Target told the publication that no PIN data was compromised.
The retailer is already providing free credit monitoring services to New Yorkers who may be victims of the hack.
Shoppers have been advised to keep a close eye on their bank accounts and credit card statements.
- See more at:
http://statenisland.ny1.com/content/news/200912/reports-say-hackers-may-have-obtained-bank-pins-in-target-breach#sthash.vCNtUENA.dpufAccording to published reports, the hackers behind the second largest credit card hack in U.S. history managed to steal encrypted personal identification numbers.
One major U.S. bank fears the encryption codes can be cracked, which would allow fraudulent withdrawals from customers' accounts.
Target told the publication that no PIN data was compromised.
The retailer is already providing free credit monitoring services to New Yorkers who may be victims of the hack.
Shoppers have been advised to keep a close eye on their bank accounts and credit card statements.
This appears to be all I can quote on this article. To read the rest click on above word button.
However, if you already cancelled your card and got a new card and number, neither a fake card with the old number even if they also got your PIN number would work to siphon money out of your account(s).
However, if you already cancelled your card and got a new card and number, neither a fake card with the old number even if they also got your PIN number would work to siphon money out of your account(s).
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