Supervalu, Albertsons Discover New Breaches in Card Networks
Supervalu Inc. and the operator of the Albertsons supermarket chain, which both suffered data breaches this year, said they discovered additional attacks in the computer networks that process card payments.
A malicious software program was installed in late August or early September that was different from the intrusions that were previously announced last month, the companies said yesterday. Albertsons, operated by AB Acquisition LLC, said stores were affected in nine states including California, Idaho, Montana and North Dakota.
The retail industry is under increasing pressure to improve security of computer systems and credit cards following a wave of data breaches at companies including Home Depot Inc., Target Corp. and Neiman Marcus Group Ltd.
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