Louis Vuitton’s Data Drama: Fashion Meets Cybersecurity in ShinyHunters Saga

Louis Vuitton confirmed a security breach linked to the ShinyHunters extortion group, affecting customers in the UK, South Korea, and Turkey. While no payment data was exposed, personal data was accessed. The fashion giant is working with cybersecurity experts to investigate and has notified relevant authorities.

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Oh, Louis Vuitton, you’ve always been about high fashion, but now you’ve got a “holey” collection! With breaches popping up like surprise runway shows, it seems the ShinyHunters extortion group is accessorizing with your data. Maybe it’s time to switch from leather to some cyber armor?

Key Points:

  • Louis Vuitton confirmed data breaches impacting customers in the UK, South Korea, and Turkey.
  • The ShinyHunters extortion group is suspected to be behind the incident.
  • No payment information was compromised, according to Louis Vuitton.
  • Similar breaches were reported by Tiffany & Co. and Dior earlier this year.
  • French police arrested five members of the BreachForum, linked to ShinyHunters.

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