Cybercriminals successfully swipe personal information from Adidas, Victoria's Secret, and Cartier databases.
In the cutthroat world of luxury retail, cybercriminals aren't just after your credit card information. They've got a sweet tooth for your personal details too! After The North Face and Marks & Spencer fell victim to data breaches, it's now the turn of three more big players: Cartier, Victoria's Secret, and Adidas. But fear not, they've only pilfered your name, email, and phone number—no payment info involved, whew!
A Shine Too Bright for Cartier's Own Good
Yep, you guessed it! The glittery French jeweler Cartier, under the protective umbrella of Swiss luxury conglomerate Richemont, was the first to get hit. Hackers launched an attack on Cartier's website, snagging valuable customer data like names and email addresses. Heck, they didn't even steal your passwords or credit card data. Kudos to good ol' Cartier for strengthening its security systems and drafting some cybersecurity experts to help out.
Adidas: Tread Carefully, Cyber Criminals Are Lurking
Based in the heart of Bavaria and riding high on sportswear supremacy, Adidas wasn't alone in its naivety. Unauthorized third parties managed to sneak past Adidas' defenses, accessing customer data through an external customer service provider. The suspicious activity left primarily contact information vulnerable, including names, emails, phone numbers, gender, and birthdates. But don't worry, those pesky credit card details and other payment information remained untouched.
'Angels' Need Protection Too: Victoria's Secret Gets a Hard Knock
At the end of May, Victoria's Secret found itself staring down the barrel of a cyberattack, which forced the temporary closure of its online store. The incident is suspected to impact the company's second-quarter results and even delay the release of its first-quarter financials, which were scheduled for June 5. The exact details of what data was compromised are still under the wraps.
From Marks & Spencer and The North Face to Victoria's Secret, Adidas, and Cartier, it seems that the cybersecurity landscape is a minefield for the fashion industry. Keep that credit card tucked away and stay vigilant, folks—they'll get you one way or another!
Blog Sources:
- ntv.de
- mpa/rts
Keywords:
- Cybercrime
- Cybersecurity
- Hackers
- Data Protection
- Luxury Retail
- Personal Data Breach
- Adidas
- Victoria's Secret
- Cartier
Enrichment Data Insights:
- Victoria's Secret
- Specifics of the attack: The incident involved a security breach of Victoria's Secret's information technology systems with possible involvement of ransomware, resulting in operational disruptions and temporary shutdown of its U.S. shopping site.
- Adidas
- Type of data breach: Adidas suffered a data breach through a third-party vendor, exposing customer details such as contact information, raising potential concerns about phishing and identity theft.
- Cartier
- Scope of the breach: The breach at Cartier involved limited customer information, including names, email addresses, and countries of residence. No sensitive information like passwords or payment details was compromised.
The Commission has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of personal data, especially in the context of the recent data breaches at luxury brands such as Cartier, Victoria's Secret, and Adidas. Such incidents highlight the need for robust cybersecurity measures in the technology-driven world of general-news, particularly in the realm of crime-and-justice.
