Catherine Muccigrosso

Charlotte

Retail Reporter at The Charlotte Observer

Retail reporter @theobserver. Formerly with @rhherald @gastongazette @columbiatribune. You can call me Kitty. Email tips: [email protected].

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Articles

Belk hit with pair of lawsuits over data breach and notification failure

1 week ago | thebrunswicknews.com | Catherine Muccigrosso

Two lawsuits were filed this week in federal court against Belk for a data breach and then for allegedly concealing the cyberattack. In both cases, the plaintiffs are also seeking certification for class-action suits.
Krispy Kreme begins notifying over 160,000 people affected by data breach

1 week ago | thebrunswicknews.com | Catherine Muccigrosso

By Catherine Muccigrosso, The Charlotte Observer CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - Krispy Kreme has begun notifying over 160,000 people affected by a data breach last fall. The doughnut giant is notifying people affected by the breach in November after completing a data review and investigation, Krispy Kreme said in a statement Thursday to The Charlotte Observer.
Krispy Kreme begins notifying over 160,000 people affected by data breach

1 week ago | newsobserver.com | Catherine Muccigrosso

Krispy Kreme has begun notifying over 160,000 people affected by a data breach last fall. The doughnut giant is notifying people affected by the breach in November after completing a data review and investigation, Krispy Kreme said in a statement Thursday to The Charlotte Observer. "We are notifying affected individuals and will be providing detailed information specific to their data," Krispy Kreme said.
Belk hit with pair of lawsuits over data breach and notification failure

1 week ago | charlotteobserver.com | Catherine Muccigrosso

Two lawsuits were filed this week in federal court against Belk for a data breach and then for allegedly concealing the cyberattack. In both cases, the plaintiffs are also seeking certification for class-action suits. Belk failed to protect sensitive personal current and former employee and customer information, according to the lawsuits, and has yet to provide information or details about the data breach that occurred sometime between May 7 and May 11.
Belk hit with pair of lawsuits over data breach and notification failure

1 week ago | arcamax.com | Catherine Muccigrosso

Two lawsuits were filed this week in federal court against Belk for a data breach and then for allegedly concealing the cyberattack. In both cases, the plaintiffs are also seeking certification for class-action suits. Belk failed to protect sensitive personal current and former employee and customer information, according to the lawsuits, and has yet to provide information or details about the data breach that occurred sometime between May 7 and May 11.
Belk hit with pair of lawsuits over data breach and notification failure

1 week ago | thetandd.com | Catherine Muccigrosso

Two lawsuits were filed this week in federal court against Belk for a data breach and then for allegedly concealing the cyberattack. In both cases, the plaintiffs are also seeking certification for class-action suits. In both cases, the plaintiffs seek monetary damages and demand a jury trial. Last month, all Belk department stores had a computer “system shutdown,” The Charlotte Observer reported on May 19.
Worker sues Truist after boss leaves Chucky doll in her chair, lawsuit says

1 week ago | journalnow.com | Catherine Muccigrosso

A Truist employee is suing the Charlotte-based bank over discrimination and retaliation claims, a situation that was exacerbated by Chucky, “the doll that kills people,” according to a federal lawsuit. Truist failed to address workplace discrimination and allowed a hostile work environment that caused her significant emotional and financial harm, according to the lawsuit filed May 21 in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina.
Why Lowe's home improvement teamed up with MrBeast, the big YouTube influencer

1 week ago | charlotteobserver.com | Catherine Muccigrosso

The century-old home improvement retailer Lowe's wants to connect with its younger Millennial and Gen Z customers. To do so, the Mooresville company is partnering with the world's most popular YouTube star, MrBeast. MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, is the most followed person on social media, according to Forbes. The Greenville, North Carolina, influencer is known for elaborate stunts and attention-grabbing challenges, racking up over 400 million subscribers along the way.
Worker sues NC bank after boss leaves Chucky doll in her chair, lawsuit says

1 week ago | charlotteobserver.com | Catherine Muccigrosso

A Truist employee is suing the Charlotte-based bank over discrimination and retaliation claims, a situation that was exacerbated by Chucky, "the doll that kills people," according to a federal lawsuit. Truist failed to address workplace discrimination and allowed a hostile work environment that caused her significant emotional and financial harm, according to the lawsuit filed May 21 in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina.
Wells Fargo adds its name to Charlotte skyline letter by letter on uptown tower

1 week ago | charlotteobserver.com | Catherine Muccigrosso

The signs are a changin' in the Charlotte skyline, again. This time, the move came Sunday courtesy of Wells Fargo. Helicopters hoisted individual 14-foot-tall letters spelling out Wells Fargo on two sides of the tower at 550 S. Tryon St. The former Duke Energy headquarters building is one of the tallest and best-known buildings in the city, famous for its handlebar roof and LED light show.

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