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A hacking group caused more than $1 billion in damages after stealing customers' financial information from some of the biggest chains in the country, like Chipotle, Chili's, Arby's, Red Robin, and Jason's Deli.
At Chipotle, the action occurred in 2017, according to the company.
Known as FIN7, the hackers breached computer networks in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. and stole more than 20 million debit and credit card records from more than 6,500 POS terminals at more than 3,600 locations. Intrusions also occurred in the U.K., Australia, and France.