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In a brazen data breach, Norwegian clothing retailers Brando and Floyd have fallen victim to hackers. Front Systems, a company that supplies point-of-sale systems to these stores, disclosed the incident in a press release. According to Front Systems, the compromised system is used in over 10 percent of Norway's boutique stores. The attack occurred on November 5th, with the hacker gaining access for approximately four hours. During this time, around 0.2 percent of the database was accessed, according to the company.

Front Systems revealed that the stolen data includes customer names and email addresses, but not credit card information, as that is not stored in the system. The company temporarily deactivated the gift card function to prevent further fraud. Gift cards, payroll logs, and employee information were also accessed, but the specifics are being investigated. Gift card functionality on the e-commerce platform is currently disabled as a precaution.

The breached information may include physical gift cards and vouchers, as suggested by Front Systems. Retailers are advised to keep physical copies of gift cards and vouchers until they can be verified. Front Systems expects it will take time to fully assess the extent of the compromised data. The breach has been reported to the police, and additional security measures are in place.

The incident has not been reported to the Data Inspectorate. Front Systems stated that individual stores are responsible for determining if there is a reporting obligation for the personal information affected.