FR TF1 Jan 2015 Hacking (Q10017)
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A data breach risk event
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FR TF1 Jan 2015 Hacking
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A data breach risk event
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January 2015
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HACKERS have stolen confidential data relating to almost two million online shoppers in France who made purchases via the French TV station website TF1.fr The broadcaster says one of its third-party shopping tools, which gives TF1 viewers discounts on a range of magazine subscriptions, was compromised and the loophole has since been fixed. Online security specialist Zataz.com says the attack happened on Friday night and the hackers had access to the personal data of 1.9 million customers. This includes names, postal addresses, emails and passwords. The hackers also claim to have access to bank account details, but this has not yet been confirmed by TF1. If true, it increases the potential for identity theft. TF1 says the part of the site that was compromised is run by a commercial partner (English)
