Atlantic Cigar security breach

Tio Gato · 03-20-2017, 06:09 PM

Today I received a letter from Atlantic Cigar. Customer identification and credit card info has been stolen or breached.

Just a heads up for those who purchase from them.

Weelok · 03-20-2017, 06:23 PM

I didn't get a warning email from them. It would not surprise me of a data breach but to be safe I would treat the email you got as a Phishing attempt and not respond to it he email. Changing passwords and other options are smart but I am pretty certain the credit information is encrypted on Atlantic but I could be wrong. Better safe then sorry.

Brlesq · 03-20-2017, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Weelok

I didn't get a warning email from them. It would not surprise me of a data breach but to be safe I would treat the email you got as a Phishing attempt and not respond to it he email. Changing passwords and other options are smart but I am pretty certain the credit information is encrypted on Atlantic but I could be wrong. Better safe then sorry.

It was not an email; it was a good old fashioned letter. I got one too. Data breach for sure. I never keep my credit card on file, and I never use a real birthdate ('cuz I will always be 39!

), so I am keeping my fingers crossed that the most they get from my file is name and address (which is what you can get out of the phone book anyway).

Weelok · 03-20-2017, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tio Gato

Today I received a letter from Atlantic Cigar. Customer identification and credit card info has been stolen or breached.

Just a heads up for those who purchase from them.

Oh, wait, letter!!!! Wow, that is official. I assumed email and no emailed warnings but I will check the mail. Sounds like a new CC number will be necessary.

Tio Gato · 03-20-2017, 06:29 PM

Thanks Dave. This was an actual letter. They're providing a year of credit monitoring, etc.
Just to be safe I'm gonna call my credit card provider and ask their advice.

Weelok · 03-20-2017, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tio Gato

Thanks Dave. This was an actual letter. They're providing a year of credit monitoring, etc.
Just to be safe I'm gonna call my credit card provider and ask their advice.

I can't see how to change my password on Atlantics website. Bleh. Ok, credit watch going up and a new CC probably. Bleh but I have credit monitoring already as I lack faith in non-cigar smokers hahahaha. I will let the CC company know as well.

Thanks for the warning!!!!!!

Brlesq · 03-20-2017, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Weelok

I can't see how to change my password on Atlantics website.

Go to Manage my Account

sigsauer · 03-20-2017, 09:41 PM

yup I got one too

T.G · 03-20-2017, 10:43 PM

I got a rock.

icehog3 · 03-21-2017, 12:40 AM

I knew I never ordered from Atlantic for a reason!

Wharf Rat · 03-21-2017, 04:31 AM

It was their credit card processing service, Aptos, that was hacked - not their website. It never hurts to change passwords, but that's not where the problem occurred.

https://www.databreaches.net/aptos-m...retail-stores/

tsolomon · 03-21-2017, 07:40 AM

I got the letter yesterday, but haven't purchased anything from them in several years.

03-20-2017, 06:09 PM	#1
Tio Gato Uncle Kitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 2,075 Trading: (11)	Atlantic Cigar security breach Today I received a letter from Atlantic Cigar. Customer identification and credit card info has been stolen or breached. Just a heads up for those who purchase from them. __________________ "You stink like cigars Uncle Kitty!" Said my Boo age 3. "Kid, take care of your family and the hell with anyone else" My Grandpa Bubba.

03-20-2017, 06:23 PM	#2
Weelok I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,088 Trading: (21)	Re: Atlantic Cigar security breach I didn't get a warning email from them. It would not surprise me of a data breach but to be safe I would treat the email you got as a Phishing attempt and not respond to it he email. Changing passwords and other options are smart but I am pretty certain the credit information is encrypted on Atlantic but I could be wrong. Better safe then sorry. __________________ Drink, pray, smoke, and work out.

03-20-2017, 06:29 PM	#5
Tio Gato Uncle Kitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 2,075 Trading: (11)	Re: Atlantic Cigar security breach Thanks Dave. This was an actual letter. They're providing a year of credit monitoring, etc. Just to be safe I'm gonna call my credit card provider and ask their advice. __________________ "You stink like cigars Uncle Kitty!" Said my Boo age 3. "Kid, take care of your family and the hell with anyone else" My Grandpa Bubba.

03-20-2017, 09:41 PM	#8
sigsauer Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,370 Trading: (63)	Re: Atlantic Cigar security breach yup I got one too

03-20-2017, 10:43 PM	#9
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: Atlantic Cigar security breach I got a rock.

03-21-2017, 12:40 AM	#10
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,305 Trading: (60)	Re: Atlantic Cigar security breach I knew I never ordered from Atlantic for a reason! __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

03-21-2017, 04:31 AM	#11
Wharf Rat I'll get up and fly away Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bob Location: Florence, SC Posts: 786 Trading: (7)	Re: Atlantic Cigar security breach It was their credit card processing service, Aptos, that was hacked - not their website. It never hurts to change passwords, but that's not where the problem occurred. https://www.databreaches.net/aptos-m...retail-stores/ Last edited by Wharf Rat; 03-21-2017 at 04:39 AM. Reason: added link to more info

03-21-2017, 07:40 AM	#12
tsolomon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: The Villages, FL Posts: 1,246 Trading: (31)	Re: Atlantic Cigar security breach I got the letter yesterday, but haven't purchased anything from them in several years.

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