Dick's Sporting Goods Investigates Cyberattack Exposing Confidential Data
Unauthorized access detected on August 21, prompting immediate cybersecurity measures and law enforcement involvement.
- The breach involved unauthorized third-party access to Dick's information systems, including confidential data.
- Dick's has engaged external cybersecurity experts to assess and contain the threat.
- Email systems were shut down, and employee accounts were locked as part of the response.
- The company has reported the incident to federal law enforcement and is cooperating with investigations.
- Dick's maintains that business operations have not been disrupted by the cyberattack.