Cybercrime Goes Luxury: Hackers Hit Big Names, Including Victoria's Secret, Adidas, and Cartier
Unscrupulous cyber criminals Management Breach of Confidential Customer Data from Adidas, Victoria's Secret and Cartier.
Get ready to hear some unsettling news: hackers have been sneakily targeting high-end brands that cater to a sophisticated and affluent clientele. After data breaches at The North Face and Marks & Spencer, three more luxurious companies have had the misfortune of falling victim to these sneaky cybercriminals.
First up, we have the renowned French jeweler Cartier, owned by the Swiss luxury conglomerate Richemont. In a recent incident, hackers managed to steal customer data including names and email addresses from their website. But don't panic - passwords and credit card data were left untouched. Cartier has upped their security game and even brought in some external experts to help them out.
Next, we have Adidas, the German sportswear giant. In a statement, the company admitted that "unauthorized third parties gained access to certain customer data through an external customer service provider." This is a bit concerning, but at least passwords, credit card data, and other payment-related information were safe. The compromise primarily affected contact details such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, gender, and birthdates.
Victoria's Secret, the U.S. lingerie retailer, has also been caught in the crossfire. In late May, the company temporarily took down its corporate website and online store following a cyberattack. This incident might impact their second-quarter results and could push back the release of their first-quarter financials, which were originally scheduled for June 5.
Before you start feeling too secure, let's not forget about British retailer Marks & Spencer and outdoor brand The North Face, both of which have also been in the crosshairs of hackers recently.
It looks like cybercrime is the new frontier for those looking to take advantage of any weakness they can find. In today's digital world, it's more important than ever to stay vigilant when it comes to protecting your personal information. So, let's stay one step ahead of these cybercriminals and keep our information where it belongs - safe and sound.
Relevant Details:
- Victoria's Secret Data Breach: The breach was detected on May 24, and led to the temporary shutdown of their online services. The type and extent of the data compromised have not been publicly disclosed.
- Adidas Data Breach: The breach occurred through a third-party customer service provider, exposing contact details such as names, phone numbers, email addresses, and dates of birth. Financial and sensitive information like passwords, credit cards, and Social Security numbers remained secure.
- Cartier Data Breach: The hack resulted in the theft of customer names, email addresses, and countries of residence. Sensitive financial information was not compromised.
Related Terms:
- Cybercrime
- Cybersecurity
- Hackers
- Data Protection
- Data Breach
The Commission has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of personal data, considering the recent data breaches at high-end brands such as Victoria's Secret, Adidas, and Cartier. The technology sector and general news are abuzz with discussions on the increasing instances of cybercrime, particularly the targeting of luxury brands, highlighting the importance of cybersecurity in today's digital world.
