Target confirms PIN data was stolen in breach

Target confirmed Friday that debit card PIN data was stolen in its recent massive breach, reversing its earlier stance that the codes were not part of the hack.

However, the retailer claims the stolen data is safe, as Target never stored PIN numbers in plain text, according to a CNNMoney report.

The breach, which took place between Black Friday and Dec. 15, compromised 40 million customers' payment information, Target says.

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