Payment Gateway Breach Exposes 1.7 Million Customers

A significant data breach at the payment gateway provider SLIM CD has exposed over 1.7 million customers to the risk of identity theft and financial fraud.

The breach, which took place between August 2023 and June 2024, compromised sensitive personal and credit card information.

Based in Coral Springs, Florida, SLIM CD confirmed that unauthorized individuals infiltrated their network, potentially accessing data such as names, addresses, credit card numbers, and expiration dates.

In a “Data Event” notice, the company did not reveal the specific method used in the attack, but experts speculate that phishing, malware, or social engineering tactics could have been involved.

The notification said credit card information was only accessed between 14 and 15 June. “Upon learning of the activity, Slim CD launched an investigation to determine the full nature and scope of the activity. Slim CD engaged, through counsel, a third-party specialist to investigate ...