Home Depot Says Data Breach Affected 56M Payment Cards

Home Depot experienced a breach affecting 56 million payment cards due to malware, which has now been eliminated. The breach occurred between April and September, leading to expected costs of $62 million, though total costs remain unclear. The company's earnings per share are revised to $4.54. This incident follows a similar breach at Target.

What was the main consequence of the data breach at Home Depot?

• Increase in product prices

• Risk to 56 million payment cards

• Shutdown of stores

• Loss of customer data

During which months was the malware present at Home Depot?

• January to March

• February to August

• April to September

• June to December

What is the estimated cost related to the probe of the breach?

• $50 million

• $62 million

• $100 million

• $75 million

What was the revised earnings per share for Home Depot in 2014?

• $5.00

• $3.50

• $4.54

• $4.00

Which other company experienced a similar breach as Home Depot?

• Walmart

• Target

• Amazon

• Best Buy