Wacom warns users their data may have been stolen in breach
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David Wilson
Design hardware company Wacom has issued a warning to its customers regarding a security breach where threat actors were able to steal payment information from an undisclosed number of individuals. The incident is believed to have occurred between November 28, 2024, and January 8, 2025. Wacom is currently informing those affected by the breach and assuring them that the issue has been addressed and is under investigation.
Customers who have not received an official communication from Wacom can consider themselves safe for the time being. However, those who have been notified are advised to closely monitor their credit card statements and may want to consider placing a fraud alert on their cards. The specifics of the attack, including the identity of the attackers and how they accessed Wacom’s web shop, have not been disclosed.
Speculation suggests that a credit card skimmer code may have been involved in the breach, particularly given that Wacom’s web shop is based on Magento, a popular open-source ecommerce platform known to be a target for cyber threats. In the past, vulnerabilities in Magento have led to the deployment of credit card skimmers and backdoors by malicious actors.
For further details on this incident and to learn more about protecting yourself from such security threats, continue reading about Magento hosting on The Register’s website.
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