Harvey Nichols Details

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    Harvey Nichols

    London • 1200 employees • Retail

    https://www.harveynichols.com/
    United Kingdom

    Industry

    Retail

    Security Incidents

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    Harvey Nichols is a British luxury department store chain that is renowned for its high-end fashion collections, accessories, beauty products, food, and wines. Founded in 1831 as a linen shop by Benjamin Harvey on the corner of Knightsbridge and Sloane Street in London, the store expanded over the years. It was later renamed Harvey Nichols and continues to be a prominent retailer in the fashion industry, showcasing both leading designers and emerging talents.

    The flagship store in Knightsbridge, London, underwent significant expansion and renovation throughout its history, with the addition o...
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    Security Incidents

    Harvey Nichols Breach of Sep 2024
    Severity Score
    Moderate to Significant

    Type

    Unknown

    Summary

    Harvey Nichols, a high-end British department store, has confirmed a cyberattack that exposed personal data of its customers. The compromised data included names, companies, phone numbers, email addresses, and home addresses. Fortunately, no sensitive information like passwords or financial details were accessed. The breach was detected on September 16, though the initial access date remains unknown.

    Affected customers have been notified via letters containing details of the incident and warnings to remain vigilant against potential phishing attacks. Harvey Nichols assured that vulnerabilitie...
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    Severity

    Harvey Nichols recently experienced a cyberattack that exposed some customer data, including names, phone numbers, email addresses, home addresses, and company information. Though the breach did not involve passwords or financial data, the exposed information could still be used in targeted phishing campaigns, posing a potential risk for fraud. Harvey Nichols has since closed the vulnerability and engaged cybersecurity experts, but the uncertainty about when the attackers initially accessed the network and the lack of detailed information suggest some weaknesses in their breach response and co...
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    Impact

    Harvey Nichols recently experienced a cyberattack that resulted in a data breach, exposing customer data including names, company information (if provided), phone numbers, and email and home addresses. Thankfully, highly sensitive information such as passwords and financial details were not compromised.

    While no systems or services were taken offline, the potential for the exposed data to be used in targeted phishing attacks represents a significant concern. The company promptly secured the vulnerability that allowed the breach and engaged cybersecurity experts to ensure the ongoing security...
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