Dick’s Sporting Goods Data Breach

(Reuters) – Dick’s Sporting Goods (NYSE:DKS) announced on Wednesday that an unauthorized third party accessed its information systems last week, including some confidential data.

Cyber attacks have been on the rise, forcing corporations to work with law enforcement to address data breaches caused by third-party access to sensitive information.

The sporting goods retailer stated it promptly engaged external cybersecurity experts to investigate and contain the threat.

Additionally, the company has notified federal law enforcement and is currently unaware if this incident has disrupted business operations.