Dollar Tree Denies Hack, Blames Old Chain for Data Leak

Dollar Tree denied reports of a ransomware attack this week after a cybercriminal group claimed it had breached the discount retailer’s systems. Dollar Tree denies hack allegations, asserting that the data in question originated from a separate entity no longer in operation.

The company clarified that the alleged stolen data came from a defunct discount chain and not its own infrastructure. It emphasized that its internal systems remain secure and that no current customer or employee information was compromised. The cybercriminal group had posted claims online suggesting it had accessed sensitive data belonging to Dollar Tree.

In a firm statement, Dollar Tree denies hack involvement and distanced itself from the origin of the breached data. The retailer continues to monitor the situation and urges caution against misinformation circulating online. It has not reported any operational disruptions as a result of the incident.

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