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Cultura

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French retailer Cultura faced a breach affecting 1.46M users with personal and purchase data exposed.

Records exposed
1,462,025 records
Breach date
Breach Sep 6, 2024
Last update
Updated Sep 25, 2025

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesNamesPhone numbersPhysical addressesPurchases

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In September 2024, French retailer Cultura experienced a cyber attack through an external IT service provider, impacting approximately 1.46 million individuals. Exposed information included email addresses, full names, phone numbers, physical addresses, and purchase details. Affected customers were promptly notified of the incident.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Exposed personal data may lead to phishing, fraud, or unsolicited contact.
Business Impact
Loss of customer trust and potential financial penalties.
Affected Sectors
  • Retail
Geographic Impact
  • France

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • Monitor financial transactions for irregularities.
  • Be cautious of phishing attempts using purchase data.
  • Update email account passwords for compromised accounts.

Preventive Measures

  • Use services with strong third-party risk management practices.
  • Regularly audit external vendor access.
  • Enhance monitoring for suspicious activity in systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.

Email addresses, names, phone numbers, physical addresses, and purchases were compromised.