Adidas investigates third-party data breach after criminals claim they pwned the sportswear giant
Summary
Adidas is investigating a potential data breach at an independent licensing partner after criminals claimed to have stolen information and technical data. The company is working to understand the scope of the incident and its potential impact.
IFF Assessment
FOE
A data breach at a partner company can expose Adidas's data and systems to risk, and damage its reputation.
Defender Context
Third-party breaches are a major concern for organizations. Defenders should implement robust third-party risk management programs, including security assessments, contractual obligations, and continuous monitoring, to mitigate the risk of supply chain attacks. Watch for indicators of compromise in your environment that could be related to the breach.