Data Breach
Target Data Breach
110.0M records exposed • November 2013
Target was hacked through their heating and cooling company. This showed everyone that small vendors can be a big security risk.
What Happened
The Target breach exposed 40 million credit cards and 70 million personal records. Attackers gained access through a third-party HVAC vendor.
Attack method: Compromised HVAC vendor credentials
What Data Was Exposed
Credit/debit card numbers, Names, Addresses, Phone numbers, Email addresses
Is your business exposed?
What to Do If You're Affected
- 1.
Monitor credit card statements
- 2.
Check for unauthorized purchases
Lessons for Businesses
- • Vendor security matters
- • Network segmentation critical
- • Monitor third-party access
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