Kering Confirms Major Data Breach at Gucci and Balenciaga

Kering, the global luxury group, has officially acknowledged a significant data security incident impacting clientele of its prestigious brands, including Gucci and Balenciaga. The breach, which also affected customers of Alexander McQueen and Yves Saint Laurent, was first brought to light by the BBC earlier this week. According to the company, unauthorized parties gained access to sensitive personal information belonging to shoppers worldwide.

The compromised data includes names, email addresses, phone numbers, and residential addresses, along with details regarding the total expenditure made by customers at physical retail locations. While the breach exposed considerable personal details, Kering emphasized that financial information such as credit card numbers remained secure and was not accessed during the incident. The company has begun reaching out to affected individuals, though it has not disclosed the exact number of people involved.

Reports from the BBC indicate that the perpetrators behind this cyberattack are linked to ShinyHunters, a notorious hacking collective. The group has allegedly claimed responsibility for stealing data associated with approximately 7.4 million email addresses. Kering continues to investigate the full scope of the breach while reinforcing its cybersecurity protocols to prevent future incidents.

(Source: TechCrunch)