Description: The California Office of the Attorney General disclosed a **data breach** targeting **Sam's Club** in October 2020, stemming from an incident on **September 24, 2020**. Unauthorized actors gained access to member accounts using **stolen login credentials**, compromising **personal information** of affected individuals. While the exact scope of exposed data was not detailed, such breaches typically involve sensitive details like names, contact information, membership IDs, or payment data—posing risks of identity theft, phishing, or financial fraud. The breach underscored vulnerabilities in credential security, highlighting the need for stronger authentication measures. Sam’s Club likely faced reputational damage and potential regulatory scrutiny, though no evidence suggested systemic operational disruption or ransomware involvement. Customers were advised to monitor accounts and update passwords, but the long-term impact on trust and membership retention remained a concern.

Description: In mid-November, Sam’s Club reported a data breach where unauthorized individuals gained access to customer accounts using credentials likely obtained from an external source. The incident exposed sensitive personal information, including names, phone numbers, postal addresses, and payment card details. While the exact number of affected customers remains undisclosed, the breach poses significant risks such as identity theft, financial fraud, and reputational damage. The compromised payment card data could lead to fraudulent transactions, while the exposure of personal details increases the likelihood of targeted phishing or social engineering attacks. The breach underscores vulnerabilities in credential security and the potential for cascading harm when third-party credentials are reused across platforms. Customers are advised to monitor their accounts for suspicious activity and update their login credentials to mitigate further risks.

Description: Sam's Club, a subsidiary of Walmart, is investigating a potential security incident following claims of a breach by the Clop ransomware gang. Clop has added Sam's Club to its leak site but has not yet released proof. The breach may involve the exploitation of a zero-day vulnerability in Cleo file transfer software, which Sam's Club may have used. Prior incidents include credential stuffing in 2020, but the current situation remains under investigation with no explicit customer or employee data known to be compromised.

Description: On October 21, 2020, Sam's Club disclosed a data breach stemming from unauthorized access to member accounts. The attackers exploited login credentials likely sourced from an external breach, compromising personal information such as names, phone numbers, addresses, and Cash Rewards details. While the exact scale of the breach remains undisclosed, the incident exposed sensitive customer data, raising concerns over potential misuse for fraud or identity theft. The breach did not involve ransomware or systemic operational disruptions, but it highlighted vulnerabilities in credential security and third-party data protection. Customers were advised to monitor accounts for suspicious activity, though no immediate financial losses or large-scale fraud were reported. The incident underscored the risks of credential stuffing attacks and the broader implications of reused passwords across platforms.

Description: Sam’s Club, a division of Walmart Inc., is investigating a possible cyberattack referenced by the Clop ransomware gang on a leak site. Despite Clop’s mention, there is no specific information made public suggesting exfiltration of company or customer data. With over $86 billion in net sales and about 600 warehouse clubs, Sam’s Club has not confirmed any cyber intrusion or security incidents. The threat is linked to zero-day vulnerabilities in MOVEit and Cleo file transfer software, exploited by Clop for data extortion, highlighting a shift from file encryption to data theft for monetization.

Description: Walmart Canada was also a victim of a data breach incident of PNI Digital Media, a photo site that collects customers’ payment information for it. The data breach exposed the card information data of millions of users. Walmart with the help of Canadian authorities immediately launched an investigation and contacted the customers who were impacted by the breach.

Description: Walmart, the largest retailer and a major user of H-1B visas (employing ~2,390 visa holders), has **paused hiring foreign workers** requiring H-1B visas due to the Trump administration’s new **$100,000 application fee per visa**. This policy shift disrupts talent acquisition, particularly for corporate roles, and aligns with broader political pressure to prioritize domestic hiring. The move risks **operational disruptions** in specialized functions where foreign expertise was relied upon, potentially weakening innovation and competitiveness. While Walmart has not confirmed long-term impacts, the halt could lead to **talent shortages in critical areas**, force reliance on less experienced domestic hires, or push skilled workers to competitors or overseas markets. The financial burden of the fee—compounded by legal challenges from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce—adds regulatory uncertainty, further straining workforce planning. Critics argue the policy undermines the H-1B program’s intent to fill gaps in the U.S. labor market, while proponents claim it protects domestic jobs. The indirect consequences may include **reputational damage** among global talent pools and investors, signaling instability in U.S. immigration policies for skilled labor.

Description: The Maine Attorney General's Office reported on February 23, 2024, that Walmart Inc. experienced an external system breach (hacking) affecting 204 individuals, including 1 Maine resident. The breach occurred between December 3, 2024, and February 5, 2024, and involved compromised Social Security Numbers. Walmart offered 24 months of identity theft protection services through Kroll, including identity theft and fraud monitoring services.

Description: The Maine Office of the Attorney General disclosed a data breach affecting Walmart Inc. on **February 26, 2024**, stemming from an external system compromise (hacking) detected on **January 25, 2024**. The incident exposed **Social Security numbers (SSNs)** of **204 individuals**, including at least one Maine resident. SSNs are highly sensitive personally identifiable information (PII), making affected individuals vulnerable to identity theft, financial fraud, and long-term reputational harm. While the breach was limited to a specific dataset, the exposure of such critical data elevates the risk of downstream criminal exploitation, including unauthorized credit applications, tax fraud, or targeted phishing attacks. Walmart has not publicly confirmed whether the breach originated from a third-party vendor or its own infrastructure, but the involvement of an external hacking event suggests a deliberate cyber intrusion rather than an accidental vulnerability. The scale of the breach, though not massive, carries significant implications due to the nature of the compromised data, which cannot be easily reset or replaced like passwords or payment cards.