Target hacked: news and updates on the massive retail breach that affected millions

Between November 27th and December 15th, 2013, retail giant Target fell victim to a sophisticated hack that compromised data on tens of millions of its shoppers. Target would later reveal that names, mailing addresses, and phone numbers for up to 70 million customers had also been taken during the attack. The retailer is cooperating with the US Secret Service and Department of Justice to find those responsible; Retailers are an appealing target for hackers during the holidays, and Target may be learning that lesson the hard way.

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