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Last month, target reported than hackered had compromised the security of 40 million credit and debit card users. this week, it was announced that the breach affected an additional 70 million american people. that means the security impact affected 1 in 3 americans. the breach not only stole credit card information including card number, expiration date, and security codes, but also included data such as home addresses and e-mail addresses. greg has to assure customers target will cover the cost of fraudulent activity. >> zero liability means target is paying for any possible fraudulent activi...

She thanked the doctors and nurses for making sure she got the best treatment to get back to george and the dogs as quickly as possible. >> we rely on encription. it's a dirty word for the nsa. a supercomputer could break even the strongest security codes. >> reporter: the scrambled codes that protection the most sensitive information online shield the most crucial data that gompb governments possess. now the nsa is reportedly developing a quantum computer that will be able to break any encryption. >> it will be easier for nsa to break the codes that foreign governments use and foreign crimina...

>> so we start this half hour with a secret service investigation, a wild manhunt, and millions and millions of your dollars at stake. that's some of what's going on right now in the wake of that massive hack of customer information at target. check your credit and debit card statements because 40 million accounts have been hacked. if you've shopped at the retail ernie time since black friday, someone or someones may have your name, card numbers, the expiration date and even the security codes. what's more, it's believed that the fake cards with the stolen information are now being put on

Merry christmas to the fimp -- to the finch family whether you are together or apart, you are in our thoughts and prayers this holiday season. >> the massive data breech at nearly all of target stores could mean your credit or debit card numbers may have been taken. how can you keep your info safe as you finish up your last-minute holiday shopping? senior business correspondent brenda butner has the answer. >> customer information including names, card numbers, expiration dates and security codes may have been compromised. law enforcement including several states attorney general and the u.s. ...

News, scammers got the names, account numbers, expiration dates, and security codes of shoppers who visited target stores between november 27th and december 15th. it's not exactly clear how the thieves did it, but experts say the theft likely happened when shoppers swiped their cards to make a purchase. with the stolen information, the thieves can act in seconds. it's what happened to katie, who asked we not disclose her name. >> they went to stores i never been to and successfully opened 11 to 14 different credit cards. >> reporter: the crooks went door to door, hitting nearly every store on ...