Kering Confirms Hack Exposing Gucci, Balenciaga Customer Data
Kering, owner of Gucci, Balenciaga, and other luxury brands, confirms hack affecting millions of customer records.
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Kering Confirms Hack Exposing Gucci, Balenciaga Customer Data
Kering, Owner of Gucci, Balenciaga, and Other Luxury Brands, Confirms Hack Kering, owner of Gucci, Balenciaga, and other luxury brands, confirms hack that exposed sensitive customer data across its global fashion houses. The luxury giant admitted that attackers gained access to information from subsidiaries including Gucci, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, and Yves Saint Laurent. Image Credits:Cheng Xin / Getty Images What We Know About the Breach The breach was first reported by the BBC, which revealed that hackers stole personal details such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, and home addresses. Even more concerning, the attackers accessed customer spending histories, giving them insight into how much money individuals had spent at Kering’s stores worldwide. Who Is Behind the Attack? According to reports, the prolific hacking group ShinyHunters is responsible for the breach. The group claims to have stolen the private data of at least 7 million people , though experts suggest the real…
