Trashing Luxury Brands with Cyber Slime
Cybercriminals Snatch Customer Information from Adidas, Victoria's Secret, and Cartier.
Hey there! Looks like some swanky retailers are dealing with a nasty cyber bug. Victoria's Secret, Adidas, and - oh la la - Cartier have all fallen victim to these digital thugs! Here's the lowdown on what's gone down:
Victoria's Secret
- Situation: Victoria's Secret suffered a major cyberattack that brought its global operations to a grinding halt, shutting down its U.S. website and causing disruptions to customer service systems and internal communications [3][4].
- Data Dump: Concerns are high that sensitive data, including payment info, may have been lifted, but details are scarce [4].
Adidas
- Situation: Adidas got hit with a cyberattack through an external third-party customer service provider [2]. The attackers managed to snag customer contact data but left financial and payment details alone.
- Data Stolen: The stolen loot was mainly contact data like names, email addresses, phone numbers, gender, and birthdates [2]. Adidas is cooperating with the cops and notifying affected customers.
Cartier
- Situation: Some high-society digital hooligans waltzed their way into Cartier's system, snagging customer data like names, email addresses, purchase history, home addresses, birth dates, and phone numbers [1]. But they didn't make off with any financial info.
- Data Grab: They carted off client info, including names, email addresses, products bought, delivery addresses, birthdays, and phone numbers. No credit card or financial shenanigans, though [1].
These incidents paint a troubling picture: cybercriminals are setting their sights on big-name brands, taking advantage of loose cybersecurity protections. Stay tuned for more news on these breaking stories. Cheers!
Sources: [1] ntv.de, [2] mpa/rts, [3] unilad, [4] businessinsider
The Commission may need to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of personal data, considering the increasing number of cyberattacks on luxury brands like Victoria's Secret, Adidas, and Cartier. In light of these incidents, ensuring general-news platforms and technology companies prioritize cybersecurity becomes crucial to prevent crime-and-justice issues in the future.
