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Toilet paper brand Who Gives A Crap confirms data breach affecting customer information

Who Gives A Crap confirms data breach affecting customer information after US vendor hack

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Key points

  • Who Gives A Crap notified customers by email on Friday about the unauthorized access.
  • The breach began on October 30 and involved a US-based marketing software provider.
  • Exposed data included names, emails, phone numbers, addresses, and total spending amounts.

Why it matters. Customers must remain vigilant for suspicious communications using their real details while the company strengthens its defenses against future breaches and engages with regulatory authorities as required.

Updated Sources: 7NEWS, ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian toilet paper firm Who Gives A Crap notified clients via email on Friday that a US marketing software vendor suffered an unauthorized access starting October 30. The breach exposed names, email addresses, phone numbers, mailing addresses, and total spending amounts, though payment data and passwords remained secure. Co-founder Simon Griffiths warned users to watch for phishing attempts using their real details while the company disconnects the provider and updates credentials.

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Toilet paper brand Who Gives A Crap confirms data breach affecting customer information

Australian toilet paper company Who Gives A Crap has confirmed a cybersecurity incident involving a third-party provider that compromised customer data. The company notified affected users via email on Friday, stating that an unauthorized party gained access to systems operated by a US-based marketing software provider. This breach occurred after the provider's security was compromised, leading to the exposure of personal information collected through the company's online shopfront.

7NEWSABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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