Adidas Data Breach: When Customer Service Becomes Customer Disservice
Adidas warns customers of a data breach after an “unauthorized” person accessed info from a third-party provider. While no sensitive data like passwords or credit card details were stolen, experts caution that the contact details taken could fuel phishing attacks. Stay alert for emails asking you to “Just Do It” with your payment info!
Hot Take:
Adidas just reminded us all that “Just Do It” isn’t their slogan. Instead, they went for “Just Don’t Let It Happen Again” when it comes to customer data security. While they’re busy tying up loose shoelaces, some sneaky cybercriminals have run off with a customer contact list, likely looking to score points in the phishing Olympics! Better lace up those cyber defenses, Adidas!
Key Points:
- Adidas reported a data breach affecting customer contact information from a third-party service provider.
- The breach did not involve sensitive data like passwords or payment information.
- Adidas is notifying affected customers and working with security experts on the issue.
- There were no specifics about the number of people affected or the exact data points involved.
- Similar breaches, like one at Coinbase, highlight the risk of help desk vulnerabilities.
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