Summary
Recently, The North Face and Cartier reported that hackers stole customer data from their systems. While no financial information was accessed, customer names and email addresses were taken. The North Face faced a cyber attack using a method called "credential stuffing," where hackers used stolen usernames and passwords from other breaches, while Cartier experienced a different type of attack but quickly contained it.
Key Facts
- The North Face and Cartier reported customer data thefts.
- The North Face attack happened in April and was considered "small-scale."
- Cartier's system was accessed temporarily by unauthorized individuals.
- Both companies lost data like names and email addresses, but not financial info.
- The North Face attack involved "credential stuffing," using stolen login details from other breaches.
- Affected customers of The North Face need to change their passwords.
- The UK's National Crime Agency is prioritizing catching the attackers.
- Cartier enhanced its security after the incident and informed authorities.
