Summary
Harrods has informed customers that their personal information was taken in a data breach involving a third-party provider. The breach did not affect passwords or payment details, and Harrods' systems were not compromised.
Key Facts
- Harrods is a luxury department store based in London.
- Customers' personal data, such as names and contact details, were accessed in the breach.
- The breach occurred through a third-party provider's systems, not Harrods' own systems.
- Harrods described the breach as an "isolated incident" and has notified the relevant authorities.
- No passwords or payment details were taken in the breach.
- Previous unrelated cyber attacks on Harrods led to arrests by the National Crime Agency.
- A group previously linked to cyber attacks on other businesses claimed responsibility for these incidents.
