Subj : Harrods cyberattack - over 430,000 customers have data stolen, he
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Date : Mon Sep 29 2025 11:15:08

Harrods cyberattack - over 430,000 customers have data stolen, here's how to 
stay safe

Date:
Mon, 29 Sep 2025 09:59:53 +0000

Description:
Luxury shopper information sold online by criminals - Harrods says it won't 
engage.

FULL STORY
======================================================================An IT 
breach has exposed 430,000 Harrods customer's details The data does not 
include payment information or passwords Harrods is not engaging with the 
hackers 

Luxury department store Harrods has confirmed it has been contacted by 
criminals claiming to have stolen the records of over 430,000 customers in an 
IT breach. 

The company said this breach is unconnected to the string of attacks which 
hit British high street retailers, including Harrods itself, M&S, and Co-Op, 
earlier in 2025. 

Harrods have confirmed it will not engage with the hackers, and that the 
information taken via a third-party provider did not include payment data or 
passwords. 

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The third-party has confirmed this is an isolated incident which has been 
contained, and we are working closely with them to ensure that all 
appropriate actions are being taken. We have notified all relevant 
authorities, a spokesperson confirmed in a statement. 

Harrods confirmed it has received communications from the threat actor and 
will not be engaging with them - suggesting perhaps that the hackers 
requested payment in return for not posting the customer data. 

The affected data is limited to basic personal identifiers including name and 
contact details (where this information has been provided), the statement 
confirms. Nevertheless, this information does still leave some customers 
exposed to attacks like identity theft or fraud. 

Cybercriminals can use personal information to apply for loans or credit 
cards in your name, so if youve received notification you may be affected in 
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The most simple way to protect yourself is to deploy identity theft 
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If you want to monitor on your own, then you need to keep a close eye on your 
bank statements, transactions, and accounts, as well as being wary of any 
unexpected texts, calls, or emails that may be social engineering attempts . 
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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/harrods-cyberattack-over-430-000-custom
ers-have-data-stolen-heres-how-to-stay-safe


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