Tue, 03 Jun 2025

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 North Face and Cartier customer data stolen in cyber attacks

They are the latest in a string of high-profile companies publicly reporting being hacked.
The North Face and Cartier affected by cyber attacks
* The North Face reported a "small-scale" attack in April, with customer data such as names and email addresses stolen
* Cartier said an unauthorized party gained temporary access to its system, but no financial information was taken
* Both brands say customers will need to change their passwords after the attacks Multiple retailers targeted by cyber attacks recently
* Adidas, Victoria's Secret, Harrods, Marks & Spencer (M&S), and the Co-op have also been hit in recent weeks
* M&S estimates it will reduce profits for the current year by around £300m due to disruptions caused by a cyber attack Cyber security expert weighs in on the issue
* James Hadley of Immersive says retailers are often targets of cyber attacks due to the vast amount of customer data they hold
* He notes that stolen customer data can be used for phishing and other scams, with cyber-criminals often playing the long game.
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