Harrods, a renowned luxury store in Knightsbridge, London, has alerted certain customers about a potential data breach resulting from a cyberattack. The department store disclosed that personal information of customers might have been compromised in an IT breach involving a third-party provider.

In an official statement, Harrods confirmed that the affected personal data includes basic identifiers such as names and contact details but excludes sensitive information like account passwords or payment details. The incident was described as isolated and contained by the third party involved, with ongoing collaboration to address the situation and necessary measures being implemented in coordination with relevant authorities.

Customers were promptly notified via email, emphasizing that the breach was confined, and no passwords or financial information were accessed. Harrods clarified that its internal systems remained secure and emphasized that this incident was distinct from a previous cyberattack in May.

This development follows the arrests of four individuals in July for suspected involvement in cyberattacks on Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods. Among those arrested were a 20-year-old woman from Staffordshire and three young males aged between 17 and 19 from London and the West Midlands, all of whom have been released on bail pending further investigations.