The source of the breach is yet to be confirmed, but initial investigations suggest that it may have originated from a vulnerability in the company’s online shopping platform.
The tweet from Dark Web Informer stated, “Lulu Hypermarket data breach: 196,000 users’ data exposed.
Investigations are ongoing to determine the source and extent of the breach.”
Company Response
Lulu Hypermarket has issued an official statement acknowledging the breach and expressing regret over the incident.
The company has assured its customers that it is taking immediate steps to mitigate the breach’s impact and enhance its cybersecurity measures.
“We are deeply sorry for the inconvenience and concern this incident may have caused.
Our team is working tirelessly to prevent such breaches from occurring in the future,” the statement read.
The company has also advised affected customers to monitor their accounts for any suspicious activity and to change their passwords as a precautionary measure.
Lulu Hypermarket also offers free credit monitoring services to those impacted by the breach.
Cybersecurity experts have weighed in on the incident, emphasizing the importance of robust security measures in protecting customer data.
“This breach highlights the critical need for companies to invest in advanced cybersecurity protocols and regular security audits,” said Dr. Ahmed Al-Mansoori, a cybersecurity analyst.
Customers entrust their personal information to these companies, and it is the responsibility of the companies to ensure that this data is safeguarded.
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