One More Data Breach to Ignore

[Lee B]

I think most people are to the point of ignoring this stuff:

 

Staples investigating possible data breach

 

Oct 21, 11:42 AM (ET)

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NEW YORK (AP) — Staples is looking into a potential credit card data breach and has been in touch with law enforcement officials about the issue.

 

The office supplies retailer said Tuesday that if it turns up any data discrepancies during its investigation, customers won't be responsible for fraudulent activity on their credit cards as long as it is reported in a timely manner.

 

"We take the protection of customer information very seriously, and are working to resolve the situation," spokesman Mark Cautela said in a statement.

 

Earlier this month Sears Holdings Corp. reported a breach at its Kmart stores that started last month, saying some customers' credit and debit cards may have been compromised. Other breaches have occurred at retailers including Target Corp., Supervalu Inc. and Home Depot Inc..

 

Shares of Staples Inc., based in Framingham, Massachusetts, slipped 3 cents to $12.27 in midday trading. Its shares have fallen 23 percent over the past year.

 

[ILLMAS]

Did I missed the Chase data breach, was it posted on the forum?

[Eric]

It's crazy how many times this has happened recently.

 

Maybe it's time for me to start using Google Wallet or Apple Pay or whatever.  I've had to replace my debit card 3 times in the past 5 or 6 years as a result of these kinds of things.

 

At least with Google Wallet (not sure about Apple Pay, which is new), your full credit card number is never transmitted to the retailer.  Google having my credit card info is no doubt more secure than every retailer getting it.