Michaels Warns Customers Of Possible Data Breach (fwd)

[security curmudgeon <jericho () attrition org>]

Thanks to Joseph K for sending this in. Interesting that Michaels sends 
this out, and uses a link tracking service to see who clicks through to 
their FTC.gov link. For reference, this is the URL. I do not recommend 
clicking it:

http://links. mkt2433. com/ctt?kn=4&ms=MzQ0Mzk1MgS2&r=MjMyNTg5NTI3NDMS1&b=3&j=MTA4NDc2MjYxS0&mt=1&rt=0


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Date: Fri, 6 May 2011 19:31:56 -0400
Subject: Michaels Warns Customers Of Possible Data Breach

http://consumerist.com/2011/05/michaels-warns-customers-of-possible-data-breach.html


Dear Michaels Customer:

Michaels has just learned that it may have been a victim of PIN pad 
tampering in the Chicago area and that customer credit and debit card 
information may have been compromised.

In the event that this is a more widespread issue, we are taking the 
precautionary measure of alerting all of our customers so that they may 
protect themselves.  We recommend immediately contacting your bank and/or 
credit card company to check for and report any unauthorized charges, as 
well as seek their advice on how to protect your account in the event that 
your information has been taken.  Additional information is available on 
the Federal Trade Commission website at 
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt150.shtm

We sincerely regret any inconvenience this may have caused you, and we 
want you to know that we are working with law enforcement authorities in 
every way we can to help in the investigation.  As always, we thank you 
for being a Michaels customer.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

John B. Menzer
CEO, Michaels Stores


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