Cyber attack affected 10 million customers, JD Sports says

Cyber attack affected 10 million customers, JD Sports say

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The company said the information "that could be accessed by the hackers included names, addresses, email accounts, phone numbers, order details and the last four digits of bank cards." credit-google

Statistics related to online orders between November 2018 and October 2020.

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JD Sports said it is contacting affected customers.

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Mr Greenhalgh said affected customers were being advised to be vigilant about potentially scam emails, calls and texts.

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