Time to get a new card, again.

http://www.huffingtonpost.c...nates_n_5845534.html

TORONTO - Home Depot Has eliminated malware from its U.S. and Canadian networks that affected 56 million payment cards between April and September, the home improvement retailer said Thursday.

Makes me wish that I shopped exclusively at Lowes.

quote Originally posted by carnut122: Makes me wish that I shopped exclusively at Lowes.

It is just a matter of time... It isn't "if" your info will be stolen... it is "when".

The type of malware has not been reported. What information did they get ? Charging on the Home Depot account ability ? Other financial data ? I am not even sure now what I divulged when I applied. Identity theft information ?

quote Originally posted by jaskispyder: It is just a matter of time... It isn't "if" your info will be stolen... it is "when".

Sadly, you are correct.


OBTW, I was in Danville, PA a few days ago. It's pretty much as you described. Thanks!

quote Originally posted by carnut122: OBTW, I was in Danville, PA a few days ago. It's pretty much as you described. Thanks!

Good to hear!

Anytime you use a charge or debit card its open to being hacked. You just have to make sure you only have those that will stand behind any fraudulent charges or withdrawals.