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Data for 4.6 Million Customers Stolen in Neiman Marcus Breach

An investigation into the breach is ongoing

By Joshua Hawkins Joshua Hawkins Freelance Technology Reporter Full Sail University Josh Hawkins is a freelance writer for Lifewire who loves writing about the latest tech and gadgets that help make people’s lives easier. As an avid gamer and VR enthusiast, he also enjoys diving deep into the technology that helps bring those kinds of experiences to life. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on October 1, 2021 03:16PM EDT Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr University of Maryland Baltimore County Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Internet & Security Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Neiman Marcus has confirmed unauthorized access of consumer data, affecting over 4.6 million of the company’s customers. On Thursday, luxury retailer Neiman Marcus Group (NMG) disclosed that a major data breach dating back to May 2020 had been uncovered. The breach, which affected approximately 3.1 million payment and virtual gift cards, included information like names, addresses, contact information, and the usernames and passwords of online accounts. JuSun / Gettys While the breach took place last year, NMG says it just confirmed it in September 2021. According to the company, no active Neiman Marcus-branded credit cards were impacted by the breach. The company also says it already has taken steps to protect its customers, like requiring users to change their online account password. Additionally, NMG recommends its users keep an eye on their credit report for any unknown or suspicious charges, though it didn't offer any form of free credit report, as noted by Ars Technica. Bill Hinton / Gettys Data breaches have started happening more often, such as the T-Mobile data breach in August, and the RockYou2021 breach in June. Breaches like the one at Neiman Marcus are notable because we rely heavily on online retailers to purchase what we need. With more big companies like NMG experiencing breaches from cyber criminals, some users may start trusting the use of online accounts less and less. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Best Credit Monitoring Services for 2022 21 Best Cloud Backup Services Reviewed (October 2022) Livedrive Review (Updated for October 2022) How Does the Microsoft Edge Password Monitor Work? WhatsApp Encryption: What It Is and How to Use It How to Create a Strong Password The 9 Best Free Antivirus Software of 2022 6 Best Apps for Buying Luxury Items from Your Smartphone How to Trace a Spoofed Phone Number Kaspersky Review: Nearly Perfect Protection Against All Manner of Threats What is TLS vs. SSL in Online Security? Seven Deadly Sins: Evernote Tips You Should Avoid What Is the PlayStation Network (PSN)? Free Shipping Day 2022: What You Need to Know What Is Cloud Storage? Zemana AntiMalware 3.0 Premium: Everything You Need to Know Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies