Linked: Sale of 4 Million Stolen Cards Tied to Breaches at 4 Restaurant Chains
Krebs lists the details, but really does it matter? There have been so many breaches that I think we’d all do well to just follow this advice:
Just remember that while consumers are not liable for fraudulent charges, it may still fall to you the consumer to spot and report any suspicious charges. So keep a close eye on your statements, and consider signing up for text message notifications of new charges if your card issuer offers this service. Most of these services also can be set to alert you if you’re about to miss an upcoming payment, so they can also be handy for avoiding late fees and other costly charges.
Personally, I have a mobile app for my credit card with alerts set and still check my recent transactions list a least every couple of days. Why not?
