Inditex Faces Unauthorised Database Breach
Inditex, the owner of Zara, discovered unauthorised access to databases hosted by a third party. These databases contained transaction information but not sensitive customer data. Inditex quickly applied security measures and notified authorities. The breach originated from a former technology provider affecting multiple international companies.
Inditex, the parent company of Zara, announced it has detected unauthorised access to third-party databases containing transaction information related to its customers.
The databases do not include sensitive information such as customer data, addresses, passwords, or bank card details, according to a statement released late Wednesday. Inditex has implemented immediate security protocols to mitigate risks and has started notifying relevant authorities about the breach.
The security incident originated from a former technology provider and has had an impact on several international companies, as confirmed by Inditex. Further details remain undisclosed, as spokespersons for the company declined to elaborate.