Dell data breach may affect up to 49m customers


Dell has confirmed a data breach that could, according to reports, have affected up to 49m customers.

The breach revealed names and addresses of Dell customers, as well as information about equipment purchased, although the tech giant says that no payment or banking details were uncovered in the incident.

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Source: MSN News


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