Data Breach
Dell Data Breach
49.0M records exposed • May 2024
A hacker found a way to extract 49 million Dell customers' data through their partner website. They got names, home addresses, and info about what Dell computers people own.
What Happened
A threat actor claimed to have accessed data on 49 million Dell customers by exploiting a partner portal API. The data included physical addresses and hardware information.
Attack method: API abuse
What Data Was Exposed
Names, Addresses, Dell service tag numbers, Order information
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What to Do If You're Affected
- 1.
Be wary of tech support scams referencing your Dell products
- 2.
Do not click links in unexpected Dell emails
Lessons for Businesses
- • Partner portals need same security as main sites
- • API rate limiting prevents mass data extraction
- • Hardware ownership data enables targeted scams
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