Cyberattack hits French retailers. Boulanger and Cultura are among the companies affected by a recent data breach. The hackers stole sensitive customer information such as names, addresses, phone numbers and emails, though the companies said no banking details were compromised.
Boulanger, a leading electronics retailer, confirmed the breach, stating delivery addresses were accessed, but their systems are now safe. A hacker named “horrormar44” has claimed responsibility for the attack and published a sample of the stolen data on the dark web.
Cultura, a leading culture retailer, said 1.5 million customers were affected by the breach. The stolen data included order information, although passwords and banking information were safe. The attack was linked to an external IT service provider’s database, which showed vulnerabilities in third-party systems.
These attacks point to a growing risk of vulnerabilities in third-party services. As more brands use external services for delivery and IT, securing those connections is very important. Other possible victims, like garden store Truffaut and clothing brand Pepe Jeans, may have been targeted through the same third-party vendor.
Boulanger and Cultura have worked to secure their systems, reported the breach to authorities, and strengthened their online security. However, this incident is a potent reminder that even trusted brands face risks in today’s digital world. Even though your bank details are safe, you might receive scam messages or phishing attempts using that exposed information.
Stay alert and check your accounts for anything unusual, like strange emails or unexpected messages. With this type of data breach, hackers try to use your exposed information to trick you with a phishing scam, so it is critical to be careful.
