Auction giant Sotheby’s says data breach exposed customer information

Auction giant Sotheby’s says data breach exposed customer information

Sotheby’s has experienced a data breach exposing sensitive customer information, including Social Security numbers and financial details, affecting a small number of individuals. The incident highlights ongoing cybersecurity risks faced by high-value asset institutions, with the company offering affected customers identity theft protection. #Sothebys #DataBreach

Keypoints

  • Sotheby’s discovered a data breach on July 24, involving theft of sensitive customer data.
  • The breach included names, SSNs, and financial account information.
  • Affected individuals include customers from Maine and Rhode Island, with total impact undisclosed.
  • The company previously experienced security incidents like web skimming and supply-chain attacks.
  • No ransom groups have claimed responsibility for this recent breach.

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