Were you affected by Sonic's data breach? How to protect yourself
Up to 5 million payment card accounts may have been compromised, the fast food chain says
Up to 5 million payment card accounts may have been compromised, the fast food chain says
Up to 5 million payment card accounts may have been compromised, the fast food chain says
Fast food chain Sonic on Wednesday became the latest company to confirm a potentially massive data breach that could impact up to 5 million people.
Sonic, which had 3,557 locations in 45 states as of August 2016, says it was notified of unusual card activity by its payment processor last week. It's unknown when or how long hackers accessed customer data.
, account numbers lifted from the company were found for sale on , a "virtual hub of stolen card data."
맥스카지노Our credit card processor informed us last week of unusual activity regarding credit cards used at SONIC,맥스카지노 the Oklahoma City-based restaurant chain said in a statement. 맥스카지노We are working to understand the nature and scope of this issue, as we know how important this is to our guests. We immediately engaged third-party forensic experts and law enforcement when we heard from our processor. While law enforcement limits the information we can share, we will communicate additional information as we are able.맥스카지노
Sonic isn't the first company to get hit by hackers - in March, along with in February and the in July.
Data breaches will cost businesses over the next five years, according to a global report from market intelligence firm .
showed that more than $315 billion had been lost by businesses around the world during the past 12 months, highlighting a need for harsher cybersecurity regulations.
"Looking at the recent months, even weeks, there is no question that data breaches and cyber attacks continue to accelerate globally - both in number and frequency," , tells us Wednesday. "Considering cybersecurity is a key national risk, we will definitely see more strict regulations being introduced to public and private entities across the globe."
Were you affected by the data breach?
If you believe you've been affected by Sonic's data breach, stay vigilant.
Closely monitor all bank accounts for suspicious activity. Write down any financial transactions and ensure they coincide with monthly statements. Don't neglect any online payment portals you use, such as PayPal, Venmo and . If you believe your payment card information has been stolen, contact your provider and request a new account number.
You can place a fraud alert on your credit .