Network breach puts retailer data in jeopardy

The latest computing security breach has taken place at a brand name retailer, putting confidential financial data at risk. The TJX Companies reported an unauthorized intrusion into its networks that process and and house data tied to credit card details and customer transactions. The company is vowing to determine who is responsible for the breach that impacts computers at its various retail store outlets in Canada, the U.S. and Puerto Rico. In a released statement TJX said it may be possible that the network break-in also provided access to systems in the U.K. and Ireland. 

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