The TJX Company Hack Impact

The Impact

What were the consequences for companies, individuals, or society?

After the TJX Companies hack, TJX had to pay over $250 million in fines, lawsuits, and security fixes. The company also faced damage to its reputation. How did the affected company/government respond? They responded by upping there cybersecurity and cracking down on the cybercriminals, leading to the arrest of Albert Gonzalez and his group which were locked up in 2010 for 20 years.

What security measures were implemented afterward?

• They improved Wi-Fi security by switching from an old, weak encryption method (WEP) to a stronger one (WPA) to stop hackers. from easily accessing their network.
• Enhancing data encryption for customer payment information to make stolen data useless to hackers.
• Improving network monitoring to detect suspicious activity faster.
• Limiting data storage by keeping less customer information to reduce risk.

Did the hack lead to new laws, policies, or security changes?

• Stricter Security Standards – It pushed companies to follow tougher rules like PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards), which require better protection of payment card data.
• Improved Encryption Rules – The hack highlighted the need for better encryption, leading businesses to adopt stronger security measures like WPA instead of weaker methods like WEP for Wi-Fi networks.
• Increased Monitoring – It also encouraged businesses to implement better network monitoring to detect suspicious activity more quickly and prevent future breaches.

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