Data Breach where do we stand as customers

[walkerx]

So it's been reported there was a data breach of uk site with various details leaked.

Has anyone had any information from Samsung regarding this and what details were actually stolen?

[AntS]

Hi @walkerx , This thread has answers to those questions: https://eu.community.samsung.com/t5/samsung-shop/security-incident/m-p/8551833 

[JAMES4578]

No passwords or financial data were impacted, Samsung spokesperson said it had been reported to the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office according to Bleeping Computer. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/samsung-hit-by-new-data-breach-impacting-uk-store-cus... see more in the thread linked.

[keith30]

As far I'm aware it doesn't effect our personal data and details according to Samsung, everything still intact. But this isn't the first time our data been leaked to hackers.

[keith30]

I think Samsung should learn from the past and make sure the systems that are in place are foolproof.

[MorningBlunt]

Nothing is 100% airtight.

[Blessed4life]

Your full name & address also your email address, I'd say that's quite a big breach, no matter how a company trys to belittle their mess up.
That's some serious information to collect.
Certain dodgy companies pay for that kind of information.
In my opinion.

[walkerx]

Agree with you on that, especially as some allow you to change email address without any authentication in place.

I also think companies using sms or email for 2FA codes are behind the times and lack enough security protocols.

[walkerx]

Correct but they should be paying someone to constantly try hacking their systems for breaches so they can update.