Report on TJX breach expected today

[lyger <lyger () attrition org>]

http://www.boston.com/business/globe/articles/2007/09/25/report_on_tjx_breach_expected_today/

Two Canadian privacy agencies are expected to release today the results of 
a joint investigation into the security breach at TJX Cos. in which 
hackers stole more than 45.7 million credit and debit card numbers.

The Privacy Commissioner of Canada and the Information and Privacy 
Commissioner of Alberta are expected to summarize their findings into how 
intruders breached the computer system using wireless technology outside 
of a Marshalls store in the United States, according to privacy officials 
briefed on the report.

The Canadian groups report also includes recommendations for TJX to better 
protect its systems. The report is expected in Montreal on the opening day 
of the 29th International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy 
Commissioners.

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