SABO’s Fashion Faux Pas: 3.5 Million Customer Records Exposed in Data Leak Disaster

SABO, an Australian fashion company, suffered a data leak exposing 3.5 million customer records. With 292 GB of unsecured data including personal details and order history, customers face risks of phishing and social engineering attacks. It’s a reminder that data encryption is as essential as remembering to wear pants to a Zoom meeting.

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Hot Take:

Who knew fashion could be so dangerous? SABO’s latest collection isn’t just turning heads, but also spilling secrets! A whopping 3.5 million customers are now fashion victims, as their personal info strutted down the cyber catwalk unguarded. If you thought the worst that could happen with a shopping spree was maxing out your credit card, think again. This is why my wallet only ever sees the light of day for sweatpants and Netflix subscriptions.

Key Points:

  • Over 3.5 million SABO customer records exposed in a misconfigured database.
  • Sensitive data included names, addresses, phone numbers, and order details.
  • Potential risks include phishing scams and social engineering attacks.
  • The exposed database was secured after disclosure, spotlighting the need for data encryption.
  • Customers are advised to verify emails and use official channels to avoid scams.

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