Canadian Tire Reports Customer Data Breach on E-Commerce Platform
Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. has revealed a significant data breach affecting its e-commerce platform. The incident compromises personal information stored in its database.
Details of the Data Breach
This breach involves data from customers who maintained e-commerce accounts with Canadian Tire and its affiliated brands, including SportChek, Mark’s/L’Equipeur, and Party City.
- Types of compromised data:
- Names
- Addresses
- Email addresses
- Birth years
- Encrypted passwords
- Incomplete credit card numbers
- Account impact: Full dates of birth for approximately 150,000 account holders were exposed.
- Security measures: Canadian Tire assures that the stolen information is insufficient to access accounts or make purchases.
Company Response and Security Enhancements
Following the breach, which was identified on October 2, Canadian Tire has addressed the vulnerability. The company is collaborating with cybersecurity experts to bolster its security measures.
The incident has not affected the retailer’s capacity to process in-store transactions, ensuring ongoing operations remain unaffected.
Conclusion
As data breaches become increasingly common, Canadian Tire’s commitment to enhancing security is crucial in maintaining customer trust. Customers are encouraged to monitor their accounts closely and stay informed about future developments.
