475,644
Records Exposed
May 2023
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
Aug 2024
Added to Database
About This Breach
In May 2023, the South African retailer JD Group suffered a data breach. A threat actor posted the breached data on a popular hacking forum, exposing 500,000 customer records. The compromised information included emails, full names, phone numbers, ID numbers, physical addresses, and geographic locations. This incident highlights the critical importance of implementing robust cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive customer information from unauthorized access and breaches.
Compromised Data Types
Country
South Africa
Language
English
Password Storage
No Passwords
Category
General Business, Online Portal
Indexed On
Aug 20, 2024
Breach Type
Database
What Should You Do?
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