Customer data at risk after Gucci-owner Kering is targeted by hacking group
Hackers have stolen the data of potentially millions of Balenciaga, Gucci and Alexander McQueen customers.The firms are the latest to fall foul of cyber criminals in recent months.The stolen data includes names, email addresses, phone numbers, addresses and the total amount spent in the luxury stores around the world, the BBC reported.Hacking group ShinyHunters claim to have retrieved 7.4m email addresses. Kering, the Italian fashion house behind the brands, confirmed the breach – but said no financial information was stolen.Jaguar Land Rover were attacked by the Scattered Spider hackers weeks ago.The group have also claimed to be responsible for strikes on M&S, the Co-op and Harrods in April and May. Hacked: Kering, the Italian fashion house behind Balenciaga, Gucci and Alexander McQueen (Gucci styled by actress Jodie Comer, pictured), has confirmed a breachDIY INVESTING PLATFORMSAJ BellAJ BellEasy investing and ready-made portfoliosHargreaves LansdownHargreaves LansdownFree fund dealing and investment ideasinteractive investorinteractive investorFlat-fee investing from £4.99 per monthInvestEngineInvestEngineAccount and trading fee-free ETF investingTrading 212Trading 212Free share dealing and no account feeAffiliate links: If you take out a product This is Money may earn a commission. These deals are chosen by our editorial team, as we think they are worth highlighting. This does not affect our editorial independence.Compare the best investing account for you
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Customer data at risk after Gucci-owner Kering is targeted by hacking group
