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Target Data Breach Pits Banks Against Retailers
WASHINGTON (AP) — The finger-pointing is on between banks and big retailers in the wake of the Target data breach.
At issue: Which industry bears more responsibility for protecting consumers?
The retailers say banks must upgrade their credit card security technology.
The banks say that wouldn't have helped in the Target breach and retailers need to tighten their card processing security.
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