Retailer-Backed MCX Platform CurrentC Has Already Been Hacked
MCX (Merchant Customer Exchange), the retailer-backed company that gives customers mobile payment and reward capabilities has already been hacked. The data breach of MCX's platform, CurrentC, lead to the theft of email addresses, however, the CurrentC mobile application was not affected. Over the past 36 hours, MCX has learned that unauthorized third parties obtained email addresses of some of the CurrentC Pilot program members and other members that had used the app. Also read: Bitcoin Users Avoid Home Depot Data Breach. Unauthorized Third Parties Obtained the E-mail addresses of Some....
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