Bling slinger Cartier tells customers to be wary of phishing attacks after intrusion

Global jewelry giant Cartier is writing to customers to confirm their data was exposed to cybercriminals that broke into its systems. The notification email, seen by The Register, said: "We are writing to inform you that an unauthorized party gained temporary access to our system and obtained limited client information.  "We …

[Korev]

Did they hack a Token Ring network?

[m4r35n357]

Or melt them down in a volcano (sorry!).

At least now the rich kids are being targeted; lets see if that make a difference.

[ChrisElvidge]

Cartier's email confirmed that nothing too sensitive was stolen. "The affected information did not include any passwords, credit card details, or other banking information," the email stated.

Sensitive? Just need buyer's name (Kardashian), and then check social media account for current whereabouts (Paris hotel). Burglary.

If you can afford to buy at Cartier's prices, better have good insurance.

[heyrick]

Proof that even the exclusive brands skimp on security...

[Anonymous Coward]

That's disappointing. I only spent £7000 on that Cartier watch instead of a Casio in the first place because I thought they cared more about security.

[Mr Dogshit]

I read that as "Bing slinger"