Hackers hit online retailer
2007-10-29 14:05
Tel Aviv - Art.com Inc said that recently a hacker illegally gained access to some of its customers' names and encrypted credit card numbers for some transactions made on its websites from July through September.
The Emeryville, California, online retailer of posters, prints and framed art operates sites including Art.com and Allposters.com.
"To date, the company is unaware of any unauthorised use of those credit card numbers or any attempted identity theft related to the intrusion," the company, which began operations in 1995, said in a statement.
The hackers broke through multilayered security systems, Art.com said, adding that it has taken additional steps to prevent further intrusions.
The site said it does not store information like Social Security or driver's licence numbers, so no such data were accessed.
- Dow Jones