Shopify
NJCCIC Data Breach Notification
Original Release Date: 9/28/2020
Summary
Shopify, the Canadian multi-national e-commerce company with locations in New York and San Francisco, reported a security breach caused by two rogue employees who accessed and attempted to obtain transaction details from Shopify shop merchants. The transaction data obtained may include basic contact information (name, address, email address) and order details (products and services purchased). The individuals did not have access to payment card numbers or other sensitive information. Approximately less than 200 shop merchants may be affected and Shopify plans to notify impacted merchants and customers. The individuals’ access was terminated immediately and the incident is currently under investigation.
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