Hackers contact Harrods after 430,000 customer records hit by IT breach
Published: 9/28/2025

Luxury department store Harrods faces a data breach as hackers contact them following the theft of 430,000 customer records. The stolen data was limited to basic information and did not include payment details or passwords. The breach, affecting only a small portion of Harrods' in-store shoppers, included personal data like names and contact details, as well as marketing preferences and loyalty card information. Harrods is cooperating with authorities to address the breach and support affected customers.