Walgreens Details

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    Walgreens

    Deerfield, Illinois • employees • Retail

    Industry

    Retail

    Security Incidents

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    Walgreens is an American company that operates the second-largest pharmacy store chain in the United States, behind CVS Health. It specializes in filling prescriptions, health and wellness products, health information, and photo services. It was founded in Chicago in 1901, and is headquartered in the Chicago suburb of Deerfield, Illinois.

    Security Incidents

    Walgreens Breach of Mar 2023
    Severity Score
    Moderate

    Type

    Unknown

    Summary

    In March 2023, a security incident at Walgreens in San Francisco involved the shooting and killing of Banko Brown by a security guard named Michael Earl-Wayne Anthony. The released video footage showed the incident, but Anthony will not face charges for the shooting. Following the incident, there were protests and public outcry, with Banko Brown's ex-girlfriend, Asia Hubbard, speaking out and leading a march from the Market Street Walgreens to City Hall. The District Attorney's decision not to file charges against the security guard sparked controversy and raised questions about store security...
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    Severity

    The Walgreens data breach in March 2023 was severe as it compromised the personal health information (PHI) of more than 72,000 individuals in the United States. Prescription information of customers was stolen during the breach, indicating a significant breach of sensitive data.

    Impact

    The breach impacted the privacy and security of over 72,000 individuals by exposing their personal health information. This breach could lead to potential identity theft, fraud, and other malicious activities targeting the affected individuals.

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