Walmart Details

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    Walmart

    Bentonville, Arkansas • 2100000 employees • Retail

    Industry

    Retail

    Security Incidents

    1

    Walmart Inc., founded by Sam Walton in 1962, is an American multinational retail corporation that operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores. Headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas, it is the largest retailer in the world, with over 11,000 stores in 27 countries. Walmart is known for its low-price model and vast assortment of products, ranging from groceries to electronics, which has enabled it to serve millions of customers globally.

    Security Incidents

    Walmart Breach of Jan 2021
    Severity Score
    Low to Moderate

    Type

    Other

    Summary

    In January 2021, a security flaw on Walmart Canada's website exposed customer data through the order lookup section. A customer discovered the vulnerability, which revealed names, addresses, order details, payment methods, and partial credit card numbers. After failed attempts to contact Walmart Canada, the customer informed a news organization, which verified the issue and alerted Walmart. Walmart Canada quickly redirected the vulnerable pages while investigating a solution, but it remains unclear if malicious actors exploited the flaw. The breach underscores the importance of robust security...
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    Severity

    In January 2021, a severe security flaw on Walmart Canada's website exposed sensitive customer data, including names, addresses, order details, and partial credit card numbers. This vulnerability allowed unauthorized access to personal information, highlighting significant lapses in Walmart's data protection measures. The breach underscores the critical need for robust cybersecurity protocols to safeguard customer data effectively.

    Impact

    The Walmart Canada security breach in January 2021 affected customers who used the website's order lookup section. Exposed data included names, addresses, order details, and partial credit card numbers of individuals making purchases. This breach compromised the personal information of customers across various regions in Canada.

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