Tag: customer data exposure
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Miinto Breach Exposes Customer Order Data to Unauthorized Access
Miinto recently suffered a data breach, allowing unauthorized access to its internal order management system, potentially exposing your order data. The company has notified affected customers and taken steps to address the issue, reporting it to the police and relevant data protection authorities.
SoFi Hong Kong Breach Exposes Customer Data at Third-Party Vendor
SoFi Hong Kong recently discovered a data breach at a third-party vendor that exposed customer information, with unauthorized access detected on April 30, 2026. The company's investigation is ongoing, but it confirmed the breach originated from a vendor, not its internal systems.
Multiple Breaches Expose Sensitive Data Across Industries
Sensitive data has been compromised across various industries in a series of alarming breaches, including a clever social engineering scam that exposed info of 6 million Carnival Corporation customers and two incidents involving learning management company Instructure's Canvas platform. These breaches highlight the growing threat of cyber attacks and the importance of robust data protection measures.
California AG Sues 23andMe Over Data Breach Handling
California's top law enforcement official is taking on 23andMe for its botched handling of a massive data breach that exposed the sensitive genetic and personal info of nearly 7 million customers - including over 855,000 Californians. The lawsuit claims the company's lax security and software quality allowed hackers to get away with highly sensitive data.
ShinyHunters Breaches Charter, Exposes 4.9M Customer Records
A massive data breach at Charter has exposed a whopping 4.9 million customer records, with hackers from the notorious ShinyHunters group proudly adding the telco to their "trophy shelf" and making sensitive info like names, addresses, and phone numbers publicly available. Charter has downplayed the incident, claiming no sensitive data was taken, but the reality is that millions of customers are now at risk.
Charter Communications Breach Exposes 4.9 Million Accounts
A shocking data breach at Charter Communications has left 4.9 million customer accounts vulnerable, with hackers gaining access to sensitive information including names, email addresses, phone numbers, and physical addresses. The breach occurred after a clever voice phishing attack on April 1 allowed cybercriminals to tap into the company's Salesforce database.
Carnival Cruise Data Breach Exposes 6 Million Customers
A recent data breach at Carnival Cruise, affecting 6 million customers, highlights the vulnerability of traditional security controls to social engineering tactics, where a single compromised employee device can lead to devastating consequences. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the human factor in cybersecurity, where threat actors exploit trust and impersonation to gain access to sensitive information.
US Bank Self-Reports Data Leak to Unauthorized AI App
A US bank has taken swift action, self-reporting a data leak that exposed sensitive customer information to an unauthorized AI app, sparking concerns over the volume and sensitivity of the compromised data. The bank's proactive disclosure to regulators and customers highlights its commitment to transparency in the face of a data-handling lapse.
ShinyHunters Breach Exposes 200,000 Zara Customers
A massive data breach at fashion giant Zara has exposed the sensitive information of over 197,000 customers, including email addresses, order details, and support ticket info, after a hacking group called ShinyHunters gained unauthorized access to the company's systems. The breach was quickly contained, with parent company Inditex alerting authorities and assuring customers that no names, passwords, or payment details were compromised.
McGraw Hill Breach Exposed by Salesforce Setup Flaw
A configuration error in Salesforce, a widely used customer relationship management platform, led to a data breach at McGraw Hill, exposing customer data and raising questions about vendor services and data stewardship. The incident highlights the importance of proper setup and management of third-party services to protect sensitive information.
Basic-Fit Discloses Data Breach Exposing Member Information
Basic-Fit, Europe's largest gym chain, has confirmed a data breach that exposed sensitive information, including bank details, for around one million customers, raising urgent concerns about data security and accountability. The breach, which resulted from a cyberattack, compromised names, addresses, dates of birth, and financial information, but thankfully did not involve password theft.