Editor’s Note
This article reports on a data breach at luxury jeweler Cartier, where customer information was compromised. The incident highlights ongoing cybersecurity challenges facing major brands.
Cartier, the luxury jewelry company owned by Richemont, has informed customers that its website was hacked and some client data was stolen, according to an email seen by Reuters on Tuesday.
Cartier stated that “limited client information,” such as names, email addresses, and countries, had been obtained.
the company said, adding that it had since contained the issue.
Cartier described the incident as an “unauthorised party gain[ing] temporary access to our system.” The company said it has further enhanced the protection of its systems and data, informed relevant authorities, and is working with “leading external cybersecurity experts.”
This attack is the latest in a series targeting companies by cybercriminals. Julius Cerniauskas, CEO of web intelligence firm Oxylabs, commented on the trend:
Several other retailers have recently disclosed similar incidents:
• Victoria’s Secret disclosed a security incident that forced it to temporarily shut down its website last week. The company warned its second quarter could be impacted by related expenses.
• Marks & Spencer said a “highly sophisticated and targeted” cyberattack in April will cost it about £300 million ($405 million) in lost profits.
• The North Face (owned by VF Corporation) emailed customers about a “small-scale” attack discovered in April, which the BBC reported involved “credential stuffing.”
• London department store Harrods also reported last month that hackers attempted to breach its systems.
Cartier did not respond to a request for comment from Reuters.