Hackers posing as Rite Aid employees gained access to the personal data of more than two million customers of the US pharmacy chain.
Rite Aid Corporation has begun notifying millions of affected customers about a recent data leak. The attackers compromised employee credentials and gained access to certain business systems of the company. According to Rite Aid, the breach affected 2.2 million people, exposing their names, addresses, dates of birth and the ID numbers used to make purchases.
The company assured that Social Security numbers, customer financial information and patient information were not stolen. Rite Aid is cooperating with law enforcement and taking additional steps to prevent similar attacks in the future. Rite Aid is one of the largest drugstore chains in the United States with more than 2,300 locations nationwide. The company employs 51,000 people and serves 1.6 million Americans every day. In 2023, Rite Aid reported revenue exceeding $24 billion.
This data leak is a serious incident affecting millions of Rite Aid customers. The company makes efforts to minimize the consequences and prevent future attacks, but users should remain vigilant and monitor their personal information.
375 
423 
397 