Possible Security Breach at Michael's Craft Stores

[sherlew99]

U.S. retailer Michaels warns of possible payment card breach
By Jim Finkle

BOSTON (Reuters) - Michaels Companies Inc, the biggest U.S. arts and crafts retailer, said it is investigating a possible security breach on its payment card network and advised customers to check their financial statements for fraudulent activity.

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[Tomspy77]

This is getting out of hand.

However, the weirdo conspiracy nut in me has random thoughts that if these attacks keep up, they could be used to take our internet freedom away like 9/11 to the Patriot Act...food for thought.

[sherlew99]

Well, it's certain that the government wants more control over the Internet. This might just lead to something like that.

[Tomspy77]

Very possibly.

Not to be patronizing, but way to keep your mind open Sherlew.

[sherlew99]

Thanks, and no, I don't feel that what you said was patronizing.