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Chipotle restaurants caution customers about possible hack

Chipotle restaurants in our area were targeted by hackers, meaning they could have some of your most secret information.

Chipotle is ramping up its security measures after a hack in March left customers vulnerable.

On Friday, the restaurant chain announced dozens of locations in the Pittsburgh area were among those where malware was able to collect credit card information.

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This map shows all the impacted locations in our area.

According to the chain’s website,

the breach happened between March 24 and April 18.

Malware collected credit card numbers, names, expirations, dates and the verification code each time the card's magnetic strip was swiped.

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Some say these sorts of hacks are more common now.

“It's not a surprise to me,” Letitita Walker said. “People are so intelligent now when it comes to technology. It seems like the firewall systems aren't working.”

While Chipotle says it has removed the malware, it's still working with cybersecurity firms to enhance security measures.

In the meantime, some customers are changing the way they pay.

“You can't hack cash ,so I'll be using cash from now on,” said customer Simonida Brankovic.

Customers who used their cards at a Greater Pittsburgh location could have been affected. You can find a list of affected Chipotle restaurant locations and specific time frames here. Not all locations were involved, and the specific time frames vary by location.

Chipotle is warning customers to watch their bank accounts closely and report any unauthorized purchases.

If customers have questions regarding this incident, they can call 888-738-0534 Monday through Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. EDT, or Saturday and Sunday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT.

 

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