Sears 'Actively Reviewing' Systems, No Information Yet Indicating Computer Breach
February 28 2014 - 5:41PM
Dow Jones News
By Suzanne Kapner
Sears Holdings Corp. said Friday it is "actively reviewing" its
computer systems amid reports of hacking in the retail industry but
so far has found no evidence of a breach.
The short statement followed a Bloomberg News report that the
U.S. Secret Service was looking into a possible security breach at
the retailer. The report cited a person familiar with the matter.
The Secret Service didn't immediately reply to a request for
comment.
"We are actively reviewing our systems to determine if we have
been a victim of a breach," Sears spokesman Howard Riefs said. "We
have found no information based on our review of our systems to
date indicating a breach."
The retail industry is on edge following a spate of attacks on
cash register systems last year, including major breaches at Target
Corp. and Neiman Marcus Group.
Danny Yadron contributed to this article
Write to Suzanne Kapner at Suzanne.Kapner@wsj.com
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