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Hackers Target Staples, Cause $5M Loss
Hackers hijacked Staples' system, stealing $5M in gift cards.
In brief
Hackers hijacked Staples' system, stealing $5M in gift cards. Hackers stole over $5 million in gift cards from Staples using a compromised internal system, causing significant financial loss. Originally reported by Inc.
Hackers Target Staples
China-based organized crime group hacked into Staples' system.
Stole $5M in Gift Cards
The group used stolen gift cards worth more than $5 million.
System Compromised
Hackers accessed Staples' internal system from outside.
How Attack Worked
Hackers made heap dump requests to generate snapshots of app memory.
Stole Customer Sessions
Hackers took over customer-service sessions to issue gift cards.
Stolen Cards Routed
Stolen gift cards sent to hackers' email accounts.
Target Traced Cards
Target traced 35 gift cards to a New Hampshire store.
Financial Impact
Staples faces $5 million loss from the breach.
The short version
Hackers stole over $5 million in gift cards from Staples using a compromised internal system, causing significant financial loss.
