Target chief information officer Beth Jacob is resigning from her post inside the firm following a major cyber breach during the holidays. During the hack, data on more than 70 million credit cards was left in the hands of cyber criminals. The attackers used back door access credentials obtained through a third-party HVAC company that had access to Target retail stores, though clearly someone had to take the heat for letting it happen in the first place. The blame has been placed on Jacob who has been employed by the company since 2008, the Associated Press said Wednesday.
The Justice Department is still investigating the attack on Target, and it appears that similar attacks on Neiman Marcus and other retailers may have been the work of the same hackers, who so far appear to be based in Eastern Europe. The company has also offered free credit protection to the customers whose credit cards were stolen during the beach, though, according to the AP the retailer still believes the attack has scared away shoppers from visiting its stores – resulting in lower-than-expected revenue projections.
Target is currently on the search for an interim chief information officer. While such an attack could theoretically happen to any company, especially through backdoor access, it is ultimately the job of a chief information officer to make sure that data is secure from these sorts of breaches.
Disguise your little one with the help of a themed costume
From avocado halves to hoppy bunnies, costumes speak to every child's unique spirit. And we've collected our favorite options.
Add magic to your living space with these string lights
String lights add personality and soft light to your living space. Here are some of the best.
The Galaxy S20 Ultra's Space Zoom camera is amazing and a bit creepy
The Galaxy S20 Ultra supports up to 100X zoom, which Samsung calls Space Zoom, but is it any good? Can a phone really product usable photos at 100x zoom? We've got our Galaxy S20 Ultra already so join us to find out!
Choose the best envelope to suit your needs
Before you settle on an envelope, it is good to understand a few things. What are you sending? Who are you sending it to? Do you want to grab their attention? Will it be safe? With all that in mind, choosing the right envelope will be a walk in the park. From our rounded-up list of the best envelopes available today, you will certainly find an envelope to match your needs.