Sotheby’s Data Debacle: Hackers Swipe Sensitive Info, Offer 12 Months of Credit Monitoring as a Consolation Prize
Sotheby’s has been hit by a data breach, with hackers making off with sensitive personal information. The luxury auction house is now offering one year of free credit monitoring to affected individuals. While the number of victims remains undisclosed, at least two Maine residents and ten Massachusetts residents have been identified.
Hot Take:
Sotheby’s, the auction house that deals in priceless art, now has a new masterpiece to contend with: a data breach! Apparently, the hackers thought they were in an exclusive club and helped themselves to some “fine” personal information. Maybe next time, Sotheby’s should auction off some robust cybersecurity measures!
Key Points:
- Sotheby’s reported a data breach involving theft of sensitive personal information.
- The breach was discovered on July 24, and included details like name, SSN, and financial data.
- Impacted individuals have been offered 12 months of free credit monitoring.
- The total number of affected individuals remains undisclosed, though small numbers are reported in Maine and Massachusetts.
- The nature of the intrusion and whether it involved ransomware remains unclear.
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