Casio UK’s Cyber Blunder: When a Calculator Can’t Count on Security
Casio UK’s e-shop fell victim to a cyberattack, with malicious scripts stealing customer credit card data. Between January 14 and 24, 2025, hackers made their move, leaving buyers vulnerable. If you were shopping for a calculator, you might have gotten more than you bargained for—a side of potential identity theft. Stay cautious, calculator enthusiasts!
Hot Take:
Casio UK’s e-shop got a taste of the hacker’s melody, with a malicious script serenading its way into credit card information. While Casio was busy telling time, hackers were busy stealing it from their customers. Looks like the only thing Casio forgot to watch was their website’s security!
Key Points:
- Casio UK’s website was hacked, compromising customer data from January 14-24, 2025.
- JSCrambler discovered the hack and informed Casio, who removed the malicious script quickly.
- The attack targeted Magento vulnerabilities and involved a fake checkout form.
- The stolen data was encrypted and sent to a Russian IP address.
- Casio’s Content Security Policy was in place but too loosely configured to prevent the attack.
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