LDProd/iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Forever 21 may be the latest retailer to have been hit by a credit card breach, the company announced on Tuesday night.
In a press release, the fashion retailer said that it has received a report of unauthorized access to data on credit and debit cards used at Forever 21 stores. “Forever 21 immediately began an investigation of its payment card systems and engaged a leading security and forensics firm to assist.”
The breach may have been isolated to certain point of sale devices, due to “encryption and tokenization solutions” the company put in place in 2015. For now, the company’s investigation is focused on transactions that took place between March and October of this year.
“We regret that this incident occurred and apologize for any inconvenience,” Forever 21’s statement added. “We will continue to work to address this matter.”
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