Aug 28 (Reuters) - Dick's Sporting Goods said on

Wednesday it discovered last week that an unauthorized third

party had access to its information systems, including certain

confidential data.

Cyber attacks have become increasingly common with corporate

companies having to engage law enforcement to report

third-parties gaining access and sensitive information through

data breaches.

The sporting goods retailer added it immediately engaged

with its external cybersecurity experts to investigate and

contain the threat.

The company said it has also notified federal law

enforcement but has no knowledge if this incident has disrupted

business operations.