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Dennis Kirk

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The Dennis Kirk breach exposed customer data, including contact details and purchase records, from September 2021.

Records exposed
1,356,026 records
Breach date
Breach Sep 4, 2021
Last update
Updated Nov 6, 2024
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Email addressesGeographic locationsNamesPhone numbersPurchases

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

The data breach at Dennis Kirk, a motorcycle supplies retailer, surfaced publicly in October 2024 with nearly 20GB of data containing sensitive information about their customers. This data breach included 1.3M unique email addresses, purchases made at their store, names, phone numbers, and geographic locations of users and dates back to September 2021. Despite attempts to engage with Dennis Kirk post-breach, no response was recorded.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Users' personal information, including contact details, purchase history, and locations, were exposed, increasing the risk of phishing and targeted fraud.
Business Impact
The company faced reputational damage, potential loss of customer trust, and risks of legal and financial ramifications due to failure to respond or mitigate the breach effectively.
Affected Sectors
  • E-Commerce
  • Retail
Geographic Impact
  • United States

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Monitor and secure email accounts and financial statements.
  • •Be vigilant for phishing attempts or scams using personal details.
  • •Consider updating authentication details for accounts potentially affected.

Preventive Measures

  • •Use encryption and strict access controls for sensitive data.
  • •Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing.
  • •Ensure timely communication and transparency post-incident.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Email addresses, names, phone numbers, geographic locations, and transaction details were compromised.

Attribution

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IntelBroker, almighty444 & EnergyWeaponUser