"Canada Computers & Electronics continues to investigate a data breach affecting hundreds of people that has left customers frustrated over how the company handled the episode and communicated about it. "This is something that shouldn't have happened," said Eric Pimentel, an IT professional who cancelled a credit card after being warned by the company that he'd potentially been affected and was later told he was not."
"Canada Computers told CBC News on Tuesday that its "current investigation indicates this incident affected 1,284 customers." The Richmond Hill, Ont.,-headquartered retailer previously stated that, on Jan. 22, it learned of a data breach incident involving "unauthorized access to the system supporting our retail website," which left personal customer information including credit card information compromised. Canada Computers says it took immediate steps to contain the breach. It also notified authorities and launched an investigation."
Canada Computers & Electronics experienced a data breach that compromised personal customer information, including credit card details. The company’s current investigation indicates 1,284 customers were affected. The retailer learned of unauthorized access to the system supporting its retail website on Jan. 22 and alerted affected customers on Jan. 25. Some customers received initial notifications that later proved incorrect and canceled cards after being warned they may have been affected. Canada Computers apologized for the miscommunication, said it followed up to confirm some customers were not impacted, and reported the breach to the federal privacy watchdog and York Region police while continuing the investigation.
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