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Weak Encryption Faulted in TJX Breach

"TJX’s failure to upgrade its encryption system allowed the electronic
eavesdropping beginning in July 2005 and continuing for a year and a
half, the report says. At least 45 million credit and debit cards were
exposed to potential fraud, according to an Associated Press story"

Article Link: http://www.itbusinessedge.com/blogs/hdw/?p=945