Hackers exploited Staples support access to issue $5 million in gift cards

A 2023 breach allegedly exposed Staples' Nexus support system, and investigators linked about $425,000 in redeemed gift cards to the intrusion, according to RuntimeWire. Separately, 404 Media described the attackers as an organized Chinese crime gang that used the cards on a spending spree across the United States.

Covered by 2 publishers within 4 hours of the first report.

• RuntimeWire: Hackers used Staples support sessions to issue $5M in gift cards

Reporting2

404 404 Media How a Massive Chinese Crime Ring Hacked Staples to Steal Millions · Joseph Cox 9:23 AM

RTW RuntimeWire Hackers used Staples support sessions to issue $5M in gift cards · Ryan Merket 12:56 PM

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