Green Bay Packers Fumble: Data Breach Blitz Hits Fans’ Wallets

Green Bay Packers fans got blitzed by cybercriminals who intercepted their payment details on the team’s Pro Shop website. The skimmer attack, a classic Magecart play, affected over 8,500 “cheeseheads,” exposing their card information in a digital fumble. Sports fans might need to huddle up for extra cybersecurity during shopping sprees.

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Published: January 8, 2025 10:22 pmAdded: January 8, 2025 at 2:42 pmAssembled by: The Editor
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Hot Take:

Well, it looks like the Green Bay Packers’ Pro Shop got hit with a digital blitz! Who knew that the real threat to cheeseheads wasn’t lactose intolerance, but a cyber skimmer lurking online? Maybe it’s time to rethink the whole “Packers defense” strategy, both on and off the field.

Key Points:

  • 8,514 Packers fans affected by a payment-card skimmer on the Pro Shop website.
  • The malicious code was active during two periods in 2024: Sept. 23-24 and Oct. 3-23.
  • Gift card, Pro Shop account, PayPal, and Amazon Pay users were safe.
  • Attackers used a JSONP callback and YouTube’s oEmbed feature to bypass security.
  • Experts highlight the increasing threat of digital e-skimming to e-commerce sites.

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