Harrods Hit by Data Breach: 430,000 Customer Records Exposed in Supplier Hack!
Harrods faces another cybersecurity hiccup as hackers swipe 430,000 e-commerce records from a third-party supplier. While no passwords or payment details were leaked, customer names and contact details were. The luxury store urges online shoppers to be cautious of phishing scams, all while refusing to chat with the hackers.
Hot Take:
Oh Harrods, the luxury retailer with a penchant for drama! First, it’s a spider attack, and now, it’s a classic tale of a third-party supplier gone rogue. One might say Harrods is the Beyoncé of retail, always in the spotlight, but this time it’s not for their snazzy offerings. With 430,000 records on the line, it seems like Harrods is giving out more than just good shopping vibes. Cybersecurity breach? More like a “breech” of trust!
Key Points:
- Harrods faced a data breach impacting 430,000 customer records due to a third-party supplier compromise.
- The breach exposed names, contact details, and internal marketing labels, but not sensitive financial information.
- The incident is separate from the earlier May cyberattack linked to Scattered Spider.
- Harrods has been contacted directly by the hackers, hinting at an extortion attempt.
- Customers are advised to be wary of phishing and social engineering attacks.