Date of breach: September 2024
Volume of breach: 2 million records
Overview of the Organization:
MD Diamond is a British jewelry company specializing in the sale of high-quality diamond jewelry, including engagement rings, wedding bands, necklaces, and more. The company provides both in-store and virtual consultations for customers interested in purchasing personalized jewelry.
Country: United Kingdom
Website: mddiamondsandjewellers.co.uk
Details of the breach:
In September 2024, MD Diamond suffered a major data breach exposing personal and internal data of 2 million customers. This breach, orchestrated by the hacker, revealed contacts, private messages between customers, internal certificates, and other sensitive information. The leaked data includes:
– Full names
– Email addresses
– Phone numbers
– Customer messages and inquiries
– Appointment details
– Product interests (e.g., engagement rings, wedding bands, necklaces)
– Consultation types (in-store or virtual)
Recommendations for affected individuals:
1. Change your passwords immediately and enable two-factor authentication on all accounts associated with the breached email addresses.
2. Be cautious of phishing emails or suspicious messages requesting sensitive information.
3. Monitor your email and phone for any unusual activity or unauthorized contacts.
4. Contact MD Diamond for further information on the steps being taken to mitigate the breach.
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