When Aaron Brothers and Michaels violations occur?
The Michaels breach took place between May 8, 2013 and January 27, 2014 in thousands of stores located in 48 states across the country. You can see a complete list of all affected stores, and the specific dates of the breach to the store here.
Moreover, 54 Aaron Brothers stores in seven states were affected by the breach, which occurred between June 26, 2013 and February 27, 2014 . Find a complete list of all Aaron Brothers stores affected with specific dates of the violation here.
Both Michaels and Aaron Brothers were targeted by criminals using highly sophisticated malware designed to steal payment information.
What information was exposed in the violations?
payment card information only, including card numbers and expiration dates, were exposed in the two brothers Aaron and Michaels Breach, according to the press release from the company. He said there is no evidence that personal information - such as name, address or PINS -. Were exposed in violations
How can I protect myself?
Since the payment information was exposed in the breaches, there are not too many steps you need to take to protect yourself.
1. Monitor your bank statements: Once you've confirmed that you've shopped at one of the locations listed in the links above, you'll want to make sure that you look through all your past and current bank statements to verify that you were the one who filled all transactions. If you notice any unfamiliar transactions, you should call your bank to inquire and report transactions as potential fraud. A representative will be able to guide you through the process of bank fraud reports.
2. Request a new debit card: Usually banks will issue you a new debit or credit card if confirmed fraudulent activity on the account, but there certain circumstances, such as data breaches, a bank will allow you to get a new card, even if your account has not confirmed fraud. Call your bank to see what their policy is on reissuing debit or credit cards.
3. Consider signing for identity theft protection: Although no personal information was revealed in both the Aaron Brothers or violation Michaels, this is still an essential step for anyone affected by the breaches, as they are more vulnerable to identity theft victim from their information has been breached. identity theft protection services ensure that your personal information remains safe with two main features :. ID scanning and monitoring of the credit report
Identity Scan monitors your personal information - such as your Social Security number, date of birth, address and other information - on public folders and the black market the Internet to ensure that it not be sold, exchanged or used by identity thieves. In case of any service detects your information, it will immediately alert you and give you advice on what you should do to protect yourself.
Most protection services against identity theft offer credit monitoring report which analyzes your credit reports for the three offices - Experian, TransUnion and Equifax - to check that nothing is added or changed . In case there is an addition or change to any of the three, you will be alerted and provided advice on how to protect yourself.
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