- Dell Technologies confirms a significant data breach involving customer names and physical addresses.
- Leaked data also includes hardware and order information, but excludes sensitive details like email addresses and financial data.
- Report suggests 49 million users affected; Dell yet to disclose details of the breach’s cause.
Dell Technologies has confirmed a major data breach, revealing that personal user data, including names and physical addresses, was leaked online. The breach also exposed hardware and order information, such as service tags, item descriptions, and order dates. However, the company assures that highly sensitive details like email addresses and financial information were not compromised.
While Dell has not disclosed the exact number of affected users, reports suggest that up to 49 million customers may have been impacted by the breach. The company has refrained from providing specific details about the breach’s cause, stating ongoing investigations.
This incident underscores the growing threat of data breaches, with recent reports indicating similar breaches in other companies like BoAt, an Indian consumer wearable brand. Such breaches highlight the importance of robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard user information and prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data.
