Home Depot has been hacked

TerryMason

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It looks like thieves have stolen a boatload of credit card and debit card information from Home Depot. From what I understand, it's pretty much the same as the Target hack.

I don't use credit cards, but do use my debit card everywhere (including Home Depot). I may have to switch to using cash when I shop.

Read more here - Home Depot confirms payment systems were breached
 

cash, then the muggers will come. Every one knows where ya live Terry, and that your loaded. Oh boy, this aint good.
 
cash, then the muggers will come. Every one knows where ya live Terry, and that your loaded. Oh boy, this aint good.

They know when they see me at the register with a P trap that I've got crazy loot!

I received a nice email from Home Depot "confirming that our payment data systems have been breached". I get the overall feeling that they aren't very sorry that this happened to their customers. Even the closing to the email rubbed me the wrong way:
"We hope this information is useful and we appreciate your continued support."

Dear Valued Customer,


As you may have heard, on September 8, 2014, we confirmed that our payment data systems have been breached, which could potentially impact customers using payment cards at our U.S. and Canadian stores. On September 18, 2014, we confirmed that the malware used in the breach has been eliminated from our U.S. and Canadian stores and that we have completed a major payment security project that provides enhanced encryption of payment data at point of sale throughout our U.S. stores, offering significant new protection for customers. There is no evidence that debit PIN numbers were compromised or that checks were impacted. Additionally, there is no evidence that the breach has impacted stores in Mexico or customers who shopped online at HomeDepot.com.


We are offering customers who used a payment card at a Home Depot store in 2014, from April on, 12 months of free identity protection services, including credit monitoring, beginning on September 19, 2014. We apologize for the frustration and anxiety this may cause you and we thank you for your patience during this time.

For more information, please visit our website where you’ll find frequently asked questions, helpful tips, our Important Customer Notice, and information about how to take advantage of the free identity protection services, including credit monitoring. Should you have questions regarding the authenticity of this email or any additional questions over the coming days and weeks, please call 1-800-HOMEDEPOT.


We hope this information is useful and we appreciate your continued support.


The Home Depot
 
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