Clients of Harrods Ltd., the posh London division retailer, had their private knowledge stolen, the most recent in a string of cyberattacks and IT breaches affecting main UK companies this 12 months.
Knowledge together with names and speak to particulars for some Harrods clients have been taken from the methods of a “third-party supplier,” a spokesperson for the shop stated in an emailed assertion. The retailer declined to determine the supplier, citing an “ongoing felony investigation.”
UK corporations have come beneath a wave of cyberattacks this 12 months, together with towards retailer Marks & Spencer Group Plc and automotive agency Jaguar Land Rover. Harrods, owned by the Qatari sovereign wealth fund and recognized for its flagship retailer in London’s Knightsbridge district, was itself hit with an tried hack in Might.
“No Harrods system has been compromised,” the spokesperson stated. “It is very important observe that the info was taken from a third-party supplier and is unconnected to makes an attempt to realize unauthorised entry to some Harrods methods earlier this 12 months.”
The breached data didn’t embody account passwords or fee particulars whereas impacted clients have been contacted, the spokesperson stated.
By Donal Griffin
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Kering stated the breach occurred in June and that no monetary data was taken.
