Canadian Tire Data Breach: What to Do Next
Early this month, Canadian Tire Corporation confirmed a data breach exposing customer information from an e-commerce database.
If you shopped online at Canadian Tire, SportChek, Mark’s/L’Équipeur, or Party City, you should know that the exposed information can still fuel identity theft and scams.
What Happened
On February 2, 2025, Canadian Tire Corporation identified unauthorized activity in a database tied to its e-commerce operations and acted quickly to secure the system.
The company confirmed that the vulnerability was resolved promptly and that it will continue to strengthen defenses.
Exposed Information
Although no full credit card or bank data was stolen, the exposed information, including names and email addresses, can still be valuable to cybercriminals.
Exposed names and email addresses can fuel targeted phishing schemes and phony refund scams.
Stay Protected
Stay alert for potential phishing schemes and scams, and take necessary precautions to protect your personal data.
Author summary: Protect your data after Canadian Tire breach.
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