As a business owner, you always want to protect your customers’ data. But what happens when one of your partners gets hacked and sensitive information is exposed? That’s exactly what happened to Luxottica, the world’s largest eyewear company and owner of popular brands like Ray-Ban, Oakley, Chanel, Prada, and many others. In 2021, one of Luxottica’s partners suffered a data breach, and recently, a database containing personal information of 70 million customers was posted for free on hacking forums.
How the breach unfolded
Back in November 2022, a hacker claimed to have a 2021 database containing 300 million records of Luxottica customers in the United States and Canada. The hacker offered the database for private sale, so it wasn’t clear if the data came from a new attack or from two previous attacks the company experienced in 2020.
However, the entire database was leaked for free on April 30th and May 12th, 2023, on different hacking forums. This made the data easily accessible to cybercriminals looking to exploit the information.
Andrea Draghetti, an Italian cybersecurity researcher, analyzed the leaked data and confirmed it contained 305 million lines, 74.4 million unique email addresses, and 2.6 million unique domain email addresses. Based on the most recent records, Draghetti determined the data likely came from a previously undisclosed data breach in March 2021.
Luxottica’s response to the breach
After being contacted by IT Services about the published data, Luxottica confirmed that the leaked data came from a security incident involving a third-party contractor holding customer data. The company is still investigating the incident but has already determined that exposed data includes full customer names, emails, phone numbers, addresses, and dates of birth.
Luxottica has reported the incident to the FBI and the Italian Police, and the owner of the website where the data was posted has been arrested. The website has been shut down, and the investigation is ongoing. Luxottica remains confident that its systems were not breached and its network remains secure.
What this means for you and your business
As a business owner, the Luxottica data breach is a reminder of the importance of keeping customer data safe and secure. Even if your company’s systems are secure, your partners’ security is crucial as well.
Here are some key takeaways from this incident:
- Regularly assess your partners’ security measures: Make sure your partners follow industry best practices in cybersecurity and have a plan in place for dealing with data breaches.
- Stay informed about potential breaches: Keep an eye on news about data breaches and be proactive in contacting partners if you suspect their data may have been compromised.
- Encourage transparency: Encourage your partners to be transparent about their security measures and any incidents they experience. This will help you manage potential risks more effectively.
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