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Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Louis Vuitton Korea's data breach exposes customer information
Luxury brand Louis Vuitton Korea has confirmed a data breach that compromised some customer data, including contact information. The South Korean unit has announced that an unauthorised third party accessed its system, leading to the leak. The breach, however, did not involve customers' sensitive financial information, such as passwords, credit card or bank account details. The compromised personal information may vary for each customer. It potential includes names, genders, contact details and other customer-provided information. Louis Vuitton Korea has taken steps to contain the breach and enhance system security. The company became aware of the breach on 2 July 2025 and immediately notified government authorities. Louis Vuitton Korea said in a statement: 'Considering the characteristics of leaked information, we recommend that you pay special attention to the unexpected communication or other suspicious contact. Also, please never share your Louis Vuitton password with others. "The accident is currently blocked, and we are further strengthening system security and working with the best experts in cyber security." The South Korean units of Christian Dior Couture and Tiffany, also part of the world's largest luxury group, have been under investigation by the country's Personal Information Protection Commission since May 2025 for reported customer data leaks earlier. "Louis Vuitton Korea's data breach exposes customer information" was originally created and published by Retail Insight Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
Malay Mail
07-07-2025
- Malay Mail
Scammers pose as cops, dupe retired Penang bank manager of RM680,000
GEORGE TOWN, July 7 — An elderly retired bank manager lost RM680,781 after falling victim to a phone scam syndicate posing as cybersecurity officers and police. Penang deputy police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said the 80-year-old lodged a report at the Timur Laut Commercial Crime Investigation Division after realising he had been scammed. On June 12, the victim received a call from someone claiming to be from 'Cyber Security Putrajaya,' who said his phone number had been blacklisted for allegedly spreading false information. The call was then transferred to a supposed police officer from the Alor Setar Police Station, who claimed the victim's bank account was involved in money laundering. 'To clear his name and avoid arrest, the victim was instructed to open two new bank accounts. Between June 19 and 23, he transferred a total of RM680,781 into those accounts. 'The scammer also told him to place his ATM and credit cards, along with bank documents, into an envelope and leave it on a Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) electrical box near a bank in Tanjung Bunga,' he said in a statement today. On June 26, after checking his accounts, the victim discovered that all the money had been transferred to unknown third-party accounts. The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for fraud. — Bernama
The Sun
04-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Amazon shoppers risk bank-emptying nightmare in days as expert reveals 5 ‘red flags' that mean you could lose £100s
EXPERTS have revealed the 5 "red flags" to look out for in a bid to protect online shoppers from scams, as millions gear up for Amazon Prime Day. New research conducted by McAfee shows the users most at risk and how to stay safe online as scams become increasingly difficult to spot. 1 Scams becoming harder to spot According to Abhishek Karnik, the Head of Threat Research at McAfee: "As inflation and tariffs push more people to hunt for deals, scammers are using generative AI to craft scams that are more polished, personal, and persuasive. "From retailer impersonations to hyper-realistic delivery scams, these threats are getting harder to spot." Experts reveal 5 'red flags' In light of this new growing threat, the cyber security company has shared five red flags to watch out for to help users stay safe online: Urgent language demanding immediate action ("Your account will be closed in 24 hours!"). Requests for payment via gift cards, wire transfers or cash. Claims that you need to "verify" or "legalise" your money. Transfers to "goverment agencies" during the same call. Pressure to keep the call secret or not hang up. McAfee also emphasised that Amazon will never call you about suspicious account activity or unauthorised purchases. Further advice includes, using Amazon's Message Centre, and never giving personal information, passwords, or payment details over the phone. Mr Karnik added: "The good news is that the tools to fight back are getting smarter too. "The best way to stay safe is to pause before you click, trust your instincts, and use AI-powered protection like McAfee's Scam Detector to stay one step ahead." On how to protect your shopping experience, McAfee advised that you enable two-factor authentication on your Amazon account, use strong and unique passwords, and only shop on secure websites. It also suggests you monitor your bank and credit card statements regularly, never click on suspicious emails, and, most importantly, trust your gut. I tested the viral £17.99 Amazon underseat cabin bag to see how many outfits I could fit in McAfee identified older adults as particularly at risk, while platforms like TikTok shop and Instagram Shopping are fast becoming hot spots for scam exposure. Scammers strike again Earlier this year, Amazon shoppers were also advised to watch out for dangerous scams and "unexpected" attacks that could empty bank accounts. In March, Amazon released an official list of the four "common scam trends" that users needed to look out for, ahead of its spring sale. Among the list, were prime membership scams whereby cybercriminals attempted to convince shoppers that they needed to reinstate their membership. How to protect yourself from scams BY keeping these tips in mind, you can avoid getting caught up in a scam: Firstly, remember that if something seems too good to be true, it normally is. Check brands are "verified" on Facebook and Twitter pages - this means the company will have a blue tick on its profile. Look for grammatical and spelling errors; fraudsters are notoriously bad at writing proper English. If you receive a message from a 'friend' informing you of a freebie, consider whether it's written in your friend's normal style. If you're invited to click on a URL, hover over the link to see the address it will take you to – does it look genuine? To be on the really safe side, don't click on unsolicited links in messages, even if they appear to come from a trusted contact. Be careful when opening email attachments too. Fraudsters are increasingly attaching files, usually PDFs or spreadsheets, which contain dangerous malware. If you receive a suspicious message then report it to the company, block the sender and delete it. If you think you've fallen for a scam, report it to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or use its onlin
SBS Australia
04-07-2025
- Business
- SBS Australia
SBS News in Easy English 4 July 2025
Listen to Australian and world news, and follow trending topics with SBS News Podcasts . Welcome to SBS News in Easy English, I'm Camille Bianchi. Qantas says next week it will call six million customers whose information was taken by cyber criminals. The airline says the hackers did not see sensitive information including bank details or passport numbers. Qantas does not know who attacked the system and it has not been asked for money. CEO Vanessa Hudson says the company is helping the government to investigate. "I know this data breach is a serious concern. I know the stress that it has created for many, many millions of customers that we've had. And so right up front, I want to say, we take this seriously, and we are going to do everything that we can to communicate transparently to you and also support you through this process." The ACCC, which makes sure businesses in Australia are following laws, has a new warning for customers. It says many online shops which say they are local - are actually overseas-based businesses. These websites usually show the name of an Australian town or suburb in their brand and claim to be closing, showing fake images. ACCC Deputy Chair Catriona Lowe is hoping to work with websites where advertisements for these businesses appear. "So one of the things that we've done is written to Meta and we've asked them to come back to us and talk to us to tell us what they're doing to make sure these ads on their platform can be picked up and stamped out, similarly, many of these stores are using Shopify and we've similarly written to Shopify." Most of Iran's airports have been reopened for flights, and the country's airspace is now open for international flights. Iran closed its skies entirely last month after Israel launched a wave of air strikes and Iran responded with its own missiles. This Israeli Army pilot remembers watching a missile strike, while flying. "On one of my flights, I saw the ballistic missile, or one of the several, that left the Iranian surface, surface-to-surface missile, travelled through the atmosphere, and ended up hitting the surface in Israel, but not only any surface. This missile landed within a heavily dense civilian city." Around five thousand people have been told to leave the island of Crete in Greece, after a fire started. 3,000 tourists and 2,000 locals were moved. Stefan Achtzehn was visiting the island from Germany when the blaze broke out. 'We were at the balcony, we saw the first flames, which became bigger at a very short time. They became bigger, but they were, I think, a kilometre far away or so. At the same time we saw, I think, three or four helicopters and a plane.' That's the latest SBS News in Easy English.
Daily Mail
01-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Qantas customer's data leaks in major cyber attack of the airline
Qantas has confirmed a major data breach has impacted the airline. 'We understand this will be concerning for customers. We are currently contacting customers to make them aware of the incident, apologise and provide details on the support available,' the airline said. 'The incident occurred when a cyber criminal targeted a call centre and gained access to a third-party customer servicing platform. There is no impact to Qantas' operations or the safety of the airline.
