PRIVACY ALERT: Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe LLP Investigating PupBox, Inc. Data Breach That May Have Impacted More Than 30,000 Customers

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Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe LLP is investigating a data breach affecting over 30,000 PupBox customers, a subsidiary of Petco (NASDAQ: WOOF). The breach, occurring between February and August 2020, resulted from an unauthorized plug-in exposing sensitive customer information, including credit card details. PupBox delayed notifying affected customers by over a month after confirming the breach. Victims may join a class action lawsuit seeking damages and cybersecurity improvements.

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• Data breach affected over 30,000 customers, compromising sensitive information.
• Unauthorized plug-in remained active for nearly six months.
• Delayed notification to customers by over a month following the breach confirmation.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe LLP is investigating a recent data breach affecting the payment card information of more than 30,000 customers of PupBox, Inc., a subsidiary of Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: WOOF). 

On October 2, 2020, PupBox announced that its website, PupBox.com, where dog owners can subscribe to receive monthly shipments of food, treats, and merchandise, was the target of a months-long data breach affecting more than 30,000 of its subscribers. The breach resulted from an unauthorized website plug-in that potentially exposed subscribers' names, addresses, email addresses, passwords, credit card numbers, credit card expiration dates, and credit card CVV codes. According to the company, fraudulent activity may have already occurred on credit cards used on the PupBox website during the relevant period.

The Schubert Firm is investigating the conduct and cybersecurity practices of PupBox and Petco in relation to the breach. Of particular concern, the malicious plug-in was active on the PupBox website for nearly six months between February 11 and August 9, 2020. Furthermore, the company waited at least a month to notify victims after learning the full extent of the breach.

If you are a PupBox customer and wish to obtain additional information about your legal rights, please contact us today or visit our website at https://www.classactionlawyers.com/blog/pupbox.

Victims of the PupBox data breach may be able to participate in a class action lawsuit seeking monetary damages and changes to the company's cybersecurity practices.

About Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe LLP
Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe represents shareholders, employees, and consumers in class actions against corporate defendants, as well as shareholders in derivative actions against their officers and directors. The firm is based in San Francisco, and with the help of co-counsel, litigates cases nationwide.

Contact
Alexandra Green
Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe LLP
agreen@sjk.law
Tel: 415-299-8207

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FAQ

What company is affected by the data breach investigation?

PupBox, a subsidiary of Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: WOOF), is affected by the investigation.

How many customers were impacted by the PupBox data breach?

More than 30,000 customers were impacted by the PupBox data breach.

What sensitive information was exposed in the PupBox data breach?

The breach potentially exposed names, addresses, email addresses, passwords, credit card numbers, expiration dates, and CVV codes.

When did the PupBox data breach occur?

The breach occurred from February 11 to August 9, 2020.

Is there a class action lawsuit regarding the PupBox data breach?

Yes, victims may participate in a class action lawsuit seeking monetary damages and changes to the company's cybersecurity practices.