Tag: customer data
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Lidl Data Breach Exposes Customer Info Across Europe
Lidl has warned customers in Belgium and the Netherlands that a data breach exposed their personal info, after unidentified individuals briefly accessed a file containing customer data stored with a third-party IT provider. The breach affected online customers in Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands, but Lidl stresses that its online shop system itself was not compromised.
Lidl Online Shop Breach Exposes Customer Data After Service Provider Hack
Lidl's online shop was hit by a data breach after a service provider was hacked, exposing customer information - but fortunately, the online shop's system itself remained secure. The company has notified affected customers and taken steps to address the issue.
Papa Johns Taps Data to Target Hungry Shoppers
By teaming up with Instacart, NBCUniversal, and Carat, Papa Johns successfully reached hungry shoppers at the perfect moment - when their fridges were running low on essentials. This clever approach used data to target consumers when they were most likely to crave a delicious pizza.
LastPass Breach Exposes Customer Data in Supply Chain Hack
LastPass recently discovered a security incident at Klue, a third-party platform they use, which led to an unauthorized actor accessing some customer data through its Salesforce environment. Fortunately, customer vaults and core products remain secure, and swift action has been taken to mitigate the breach.
US Carrier Exposed Credit Card Data in Clear Text
A newly hired database admin stumbled upon a shocking discovery on her first day - a main production server containing sensitive customer data, including full 16-digit credit card numbers stored in plain text, Social Security numbers, and billing information. The exposed data was found on a server that didn't even require a secondary system lookup, making it alarmingly accessible.
Telco Exposes Customer Data in Cleartext, Ignoring Basic Security Protocols
A new hire was granted sudo-level access to a live production database on their first day, with management's casual instruction to "take a look" - and promptly uncovered customer records stored in easily accessible cleartext. This alarming lapse in security protocols left sensitive customer information, including full personal details and payment numbers, exposed and vulnerable.
Kodak Breach Exposes 2.2M Records to ShinyHunters Threat Group
Kodak has confirmed a major data breach, with the ShinyHunters threat group claiming to have stolen 2.2 million records, including sensitive customer information. The company is working closely with law enforcement and cybersecurity experts to address the breach.
Carnival Breach Exposes 6M Customer Records to ShinyHunters
A massive data breach at Carnival has exposed a staggering 6 million customer records, thanks to a cyberattack by the notorious hacker collective ShinyHunters. The travel and leisure giant confirmed the theft, which occurred in April, leaving millions of customers' sensitive information at risk.
Carnival Cruise Breach Exposes 6 Million in Data Heist
Millions of Carnival Cruise customers are reeling after a massive data breach exposed sensitive information, with 5.9 million individuals affected by the shocking incident. The breach, which occurred over a 12-day period, was sparked by a clever social engineering scam that duped an employee into handing over access to the company's IT systems.
Charter Breach Exposes Millions of Customer Records
Millions of customer records have been exposed in a shocking data breach at Charter Communications, with the company swiftly confirming the incident and assuring customers that sensitive personal info remains safe. The breach, reportedly involving 40 million records, has triggered a thorough investigation and cooperation with authorities.
Zara Breach Exposes Data of 197,000 Customers Worldwide
A recent data breach at a former technology provider exposed the sensitive information of 197,400 Zara customers worldwide, including email addresses, product details, and order IDs. The breach, revealed by data-breach notification service Have I Been Pwned, highlights the importance of securing customer data.
ShinyHunters Breach Exposes 5.5M ADT Customers' Data
A massive data breach at ADT has exposed the sensitive information of 5.5 million customers, including names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses, which is now being tracked by breach-tracking service Have I Been Pwned. This incident highlights the importance of staying vigilant about your personal data security.
ADT Breach Exposes 5.5 Million in ShinyHunters Hack
A massive data breach at ADT has put 5.5 million people's personal info at risk, including names, phone numbers, addresses, and sensitive details like dates of birth and Social Security numbers. The breach, linked to the ShinyHunters extortion group, has left millions vulnerable to potential identity theft and scams.
ADT Breach Exposes Customer Data, ShinyHunters Claim Responsibility
ADT confirmed a data breach on April 20, after discovering unauthorized access to sensitive customer and prospective-customer information, which was swiftly shut down and investigated. The breach exposed key personal details, but thankfully, payment information and customer security systems remained unaffected.
ADT Confirms Data Breach After ShinyHunters Extortion Threat
ADT confirmed a data breach after a threat from hackers known as ShinyHunters, who demanded an extortion payment. The breach exposed sensitive customer info, including names, phone numbers, addresses, and in some cases, dates of birth and Social Security numbers.
Carnival Breach Exposes 7.5M Emails in Alleged ShinyHunters Hack
A massive data breach at Carnival Corporation has exposed a whopping 7.5 million emails, allegedly at the hands of the notorious ShinyHunters hack group, after failed negotiations between the two parties left customers' sensitive information vulnerable. The breach is said to have yielded terabytes of internal corporate data, sparking concerns for customers and the company behind Holland America Line.
Rituals Discloses Data Breach Affecting Millions of Customers
Rituals recently discovered a data breach affecting millions of customers, compromising sensitive personal info like names, email addresses, and home addresses, but fortunately, no passwords or payment details were accessed. The company has since contained the incident, blocked unauthorized access, and notified authorities.
Seiko USA Website Defacement Exposes Customer Data Theft Claim
When a corporate website is hijacked like a ransomed storefront, who really owns the sensitive data inside? Seiko USA's recent website defacement has sparked a disturbing claim: hackers say they've stolen customer data and will leak it unless a ransom is paid.
Basic-Fit Discloses Data Breach Impacting 1 Million Members
A data breach at Dutch fitness giant Basic-Fit has exposed the sensitive information of 1 million members, leaving many to wonder what's next for those whose personal data is now in the wrong hands. The breach, which was publicly disclosed by the company, has raised concerns about the security of members' fitness habits and contact details.
Booking.com Breach Exposes Customer Data
A single-line warning from Booking.com that your personal data may have been exposed can be unsettling, especially when it lacks crucial details on what happened and how to protect yourself. This data breach notification raises more questions than answers, leaving customers and experts alike searching for clarity.
Eurail Breach Compromises 300,000 Customer Records
A single misstep by Eurail B.V. has put the personal information of over 300,000 travelers at risk, following a massive data breach in December 2025 that exposed sensitive customer records. As we rely on digital services to plan our cross-border getaways, this breach forces us to confront the delicate balance between convenience and data security.
Critical Lloyds IT Glitch Exposes Alarming Data of 500K Customers
A recent IT glitch at Lloyds exposed the sensitive data of nearly 500,000 customers, highlighting the alarming vulnerabilities of our increasingly interconnected world. This shocking incident serves as a wake-up call, reminding us that even the most secure systems can be breached, and our personal data can be put at risk.
DoorDash Confirms Data Breach: Exclusive Alarming Details
DoorDash data breach confirmed — get our exclusive, alarming details on what was exposed, who’s at risk, and the quick steps you can take right now to protect your information.
Toys R Us Canada Exclusive: Customer Data Stolen Online
What happens when a beloved store feels less safe? Toys R Us Canada says attackers accessed a customer database and posted some personal information online—reportedly not payment card numbers or passwords—leaving tens of thousands of Canadians worried as the investigation continues and no credit monitoring has been offered yet.