Gucci, Balenciaga Parent Company Kering Hit by Data Breach

Luxury conglomerate Kering, parent company to iconic brands such as Gucci, Balenciaga, Saint Laurent, and Alexander McQueen, has confirmed a significant data breach impacting millions of its customers. The breach, which occurred in June 2025, involved the unauthorized access of customer data by the hacking group Shiny Hunters. The compromised data reportedly includes customer names, contact information (email addresses and phone numbers, potentially including mailing addresses), and purchase histories, detailing the amount spent on luxury goods. The extent of the breach is substantial, with Shiny Hunters claiming to possess data associated with approximately 7.4 million unique email addresses. While Kering has not publicly confirmed this precise figure, citing ongoing investigations and legal obligations under French data protection laws, the company has acknowledged a significant number of affected customers and initiated direct notification processes. Kering’s re...