Customer Data Breaches: Adidas, Victoria's Secret, and Cartier Hit Hard
Cybercriminals successfully extract confidential user information from Adidas, Victoria's Secret, and Cartier databases.
Shopping at luxury brands can come with a risk: your personal information may be under fire. Following breaches at The North Face and Marks & Spencer, three more brands have been targeted. Here's the lowdown on the recent cyberattacks and the data stolen from Adidas, Victoria's Secret, and Cartier.
French, American, and German Brands Fall Prey
Fashion heavyweights such as French jeweler Cartier, U.S. lingerie retailer Victoria's Secret, and German sportswear company Adidas have been the latest targets of cybercriminals. Let's take a closer look at each case.
The Sparkling Case of Cartier
A North American jeweler owned by Swiss luxury powerhouse Richemont, Cartier reported a breach of their customer data on their website. However, the good news is that no passwords or credit card data were compromised. The brand is beefing up security and bringing in outside experts to shore things up.
Adidas Breaks a Sweat
German sportswear giant Adidas has also admitted to a data breach, but the steps leading to the breach remain a mystery. The hackers managed to swipe substantial amounts of customer contact information from an unnamed third-party provider—but they didn't get their hands on payment data.
Victoria's Secret takes Flight
The lingerie giant confirmed that its website was down for several days due to a cyberattack. Financial reports for the second quarter might be delayed as a result, pushing back the planned release of first-quarter figures on June 5.
Keeping Your Details Secure
These recent breaches serve as a stark reminder of the importance of protecting your personal data. Cybercrime continues to evolve, targeting affluent companies to uncover valuable information. If you're an Adidas, Victoria's Secret, or Cartier customer, it's essential to keep an eye on your inbox and phone for any suspicious activity.
Stay safe, shoppers!
Keywords:* Adidas* Victoria's Secret* Cybercrime* Data protection* Hackers* Cybersecurity
Extra Insights:- Adidas' data breach came from a third-party customer service provider. The compromised information mainly consisted of contact data, such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, gender, and birthdays.- No specific incidents have been reported in recent search results regarding data breaches at Victoria's Secret or Cartier.- Luxury brands like Cartier are often targeted by cybercriminals due to their valuable customer data. Typically, breaches in luxury retail might involve customer contact details, purchase records, or sensitive financial information, though this is speculative without direct evidence.
- 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 luxury brands like Adidas, Victoria's Secret, and Cartier.
- As financial details were not compromised in the data breach at Cartier, the focus now lies on beefing up cybersecurity measures to prevent future attacks.
- In light of the growing threat of cybercrime, it's crucial for businesses in the fashion industry, such as Adidas, Victoria's Secret, or Cartier, to prioritize cybersecurity measures to protect their customers' personal information.
