Data Breach At Bruegger's Bagels Compromises Ohioans

Bruegger's Bagels customers may have had their data exposed during a security breach, the company announced this week. Guests that visited a Bruegger's between Aug. 28 and Dec. 3 should check their payment card and considering updating their security.

The company first became aware of the possible breach on Nov. 30, when its cybersecurity firm found unauthorized access to the Bruegger's point-of-sale systems. Catering sales, online purchases, and purchases made with a customer loyalty card were not impacted.

Customers that used a credit or debit card in-store may have had their name and credit card information exposed. Anyone that visited a Bruegger's in that time-span should check their card statements and look for unusual activity.

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Many Ohio stores may have been impacted by the breach, including:

• Beachwood
• Blue Ash
• Brecksville
• Cleveland Heights
• Clifton
• Fairlawn
• Hebron
• Hudson
• Hyde Park
• Madeira
• Mayfield Heights
• Mentor
• Stow
• Strongsville
• Westlake
• Willoughby

Bruegger's president Tyler Ricks told the Cincinnati Enquirer that the company is making improvements to its security system to prevent future breaches.

For more information on the breach, call 877-698-3760.

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