The Target Breach (2013): How Hackers Stole 40 Million Cards
In 2013, retail giant Target fell victim to one of the largest data breaches in U.S. history.
Attackers infiltrated Target’s network through a third-party vendor and installed malware on point-of-sale (POS) systems—stealing 40 million credit and debit card numbers during the holiday shopping season.
In this episode, we break down how the attack happened, what vulnerabilities were exploited, and what businesses can learn from this massive breach.
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