Christie's Details

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    Christie's

    London, UK • 1300 employees • Retail Trade

    Industry

    Retail Trade

    Security Incidents

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    Christie's is a renowned British auction house founded in 1766 by James Christie. It is one of the world's leading art and luxury business, famous for its high-profile sales of fine art, jewelry, and rare collectibles. With offices and auction spaces across major cities worldwide, Christie's serves an international clientele, providing both in-person and online bidding options.

    Security Incidents

    Christie's Breach of May 2024
    Severity Score
    Moderate

    Type

    Unknown

    Summary

    Christie's, the renowned auction house, has confirmed that a data breach occurred following a cyberattack attributed to the RansomHub ransomware group. The attack, which took place earlier in May, resulted in unauthorized access to parts of Christie's network and the theft of some personal data of clients, though no financial or transactional records were compromised. RansomHub, a top-three ransomware group, claimed responsibility and provided a sample of the stolen data, demanding a ransom with a seven-day deadline. Christie's responded by taking their website offline and is currently notifyi...
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    Severity

    The Christie's data breach is significant, involving the theft of personal client data, including sensitive identity details. The attack forced the auction house to take its website offline, disrupting operations and posing serious reputational risks.

    Impact

    The Christie's data breach affected clients whose personal data, including names, addresses, and identity document details, was stolen. The breach involved unauthorized access to parts of Christie's network, compromising the privacy of many high-profile clients. Christie's is currently notifying affected clients and relevant authorities to address the impact of the breach.

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