Hannaford Grocery Chain - Customer Identity Theft (PCI Compliance)

President and CEO Ronald Hodge admitted (its on their website) that the company had an intrusion of its computer network late last month.  As a result, theft of customer credit and debit card numbers. The data was accessed illegally from Hannaford's computer systems during the card verification transmission process in transactions.  Hannaford is said to be cooperating with credit and debit card issuers to protect customers who were affected.

 

Here is a direct quote:

"Hannaford was first made aware of suspicious credit card activity on Feb. 27, and immediately initiated a comprehensive investigation with the assistance of leading computer security experts," he said. "We would advise customers that have made purchases at our stores using credit and debit cards over the last three months and who suspect that their accounts may have been compromised to immediately notify their card issuer or bank. Even if customers do not suspect fraudulent use of their credit or debit cards, it is always important to review billing and bank statements monthly."