Carhartt data breach affects 12.9M, half of what ShinyHunters claimed
Summary
Carhartt has confirmed a data breach affecting 12.9 million customer records. This figure is half of the initial claims made by the threat actor ShinyHunters.
IFF Assessment
FOE
This is bad news for defenders as it indicates a successful data breach and exposure of sensitive customer information.
Defender Context
This breach highlights the ongoing risk of large-scale data exposure, even from seemingly reputable companies. Defenders should monitor for mentions of Carhartt data on the dark web and be aware of potential phishing campaigns targeting affected customers.