On August 28, 2024, DICK’S Sporting Goods (“DICK’S”) filed a notice of data breach with the Securities and Exchange Commission after discovering that an unauthorized third party was able to access its IT systems. In this notice, DICK’S explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access “portions of its systems containing certain confidential information.” DICK’S is still investigating the incident; however, if DICK’S confirms that confidential information was compromised, the company will send out data breach notification letters to all individuals whose information was affected by the recent data security incident.

If you receive a data breach notification from DICK’S Sporting Goods, it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. A data breach lawyer can help you learn more about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft, as well as discuss your legal options following a possible DICK’S Sporting Goods data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.

Was There a DICK’S Sporting Goods Data Breach?

It’s too soon to tell whether there was a DICK’S Sporting Goods data breach, as the company only recently notified the SEC of the recent cyberattack. However, DICK’S SEC filing provides some important information on what led up to the breach. Third-party news outlets have also covered the incident.

According to these sources, on August 21, 2024, DICK’S discovered that an unauthorized party had gained access to its IT network, including portions of the network containing confidential information. In response, DICK’S took the necessary steps to secure its system and then began working with external cybersecurity experts to investigate the incident and contain the threat. DICK’S also notified federal law enforcement about the attack.

DICK’S Sporting Goods also notes that it is still in the process of conducting an investigation. If DICK’S confirms that confidential data belonging to consumers or employees was leaked as a result of the cyberattack, the company will be required to send out data breach letters to anyone who was affected by the incident. These letters should provide victims with a list of what information belonging to them was compromised.

More Information About DICK’S Sporting Goods

Founded in 1948, DICK’S Sporting Goods is a sporting goods retail company based in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. DICK’S is the largest sporting goods retailer in the United States, with approximately 800 stores. The company’s subsidiaries include Golf Galaxy, Public Lands, House of Sport, Affinity Sports, Blue Sombrero, and GameChanger. DICK’S is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “DKS.” DICK’S Sporting Goods employs more than 18,900 people and generates approximately $13 billion in annual revenue.