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Slim CD Fiasco: 1.7 Million Users Hit by Year-Long Cyberattack
Canadian payment gateway provider Slim CD was hit by a cyberattack affecting 1.7 million US and Canadian users. Despite the breach lasting almost a year, the company insists hackers only accessed credit card information for two days. Slim CD did not offer free identity theft…
Hot Take:
Well, Slim CD just gave a new meaning to “slim” security measures. A year-long breach? It’s like leaving your front door open and wondering why there’s a raccoon in your fridge.
Key Points:
- Canadian payment gateway provider Slim CD hit by cyberattack affecting 1.7 million users.
- Hackers had access to the network for almost a year, from August 2023 to June 2024.
- Credit card information was exposed for just two days, but included sensitive details.
- Slim CD claims to have implemented additional safeguards post-breach.
- No free identity theft protection offered; users advised to monitor their accounts.
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