ZAGG’s Credit Card Catastrophe: FreshClick App Hack Exposes Customer Data

ZAGG Inc. braces customers for a data breach shocker, revealing their credit card data was exposed after hackers infiltrated a third-party app. BigCommerce’s FreshClick app was compromised, allowing attackers to scrape payment info during transactions. ZAGG is now offering affected customers a year of free Experian credit monitoring.

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ZAGG’s latest breach is the ultimate plot twist in the tech accessory thriller we didn’t know we were watching. Just when you thought your credit card was safe buying a screen protector, it turns out it needed protection too! Who knew your next smartphone case purchase would come with a side of identity theft paranoia?

Key Points:

  • ZAGG Inc. experienced a data breach through a third-party app, compromising customer credit card data.
  • The attack occurred via the FreshClick app, used by ZAGG’s e-commerce provider, BigCommerce.
  • Customer information such as names, addresses, and credit card details were at risk.
  • The breach lasted from October 26 to November 7, 2024.
  • Impacted customers were offered 12 months of free Experian credit monitoring.

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