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Furthermore, the company violated state consumer protection laws, by misleading its customers about its data security practices.

Now, James seeks civil files of $5,000 per violation, plus other remedies, Reuters added.

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“It is crucial that companies take cybersecurity seriously to protect consumers from fraud and identity theft.”

“We promptly notified regulators, contacted potentially affected consumers and offered free credit monitoring as a precaution.”