In 2013, Target experienced a monumental cyber attack that compromised approximately 41 million payment cards and the contact details of roughly 70 million customers. This breach was executed through a spear phishing attack aimed at a third-party vendor, a method which allowed the attackers to steal user credentials and infiltrate Target's network. Once inside, they deployed malware to capture customer data over two months. The aftermath of this security breach was severe, with Target's CEO leaving the company and the organization facing fines totaling $18.5 million to settle nationwide claims. The total cost to Target, including remediation efforts, consulting fees, and various other related expenses, amounted to approximately $290 million.
Source: https://arcticwolf.com/resources/blog/10-major-retail-industry-cyber-attacks/
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