{
  "id": 19479485,
  "title": "Datainnbrudd rammer norske klesbutikker",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/datainnbrudd-rammer-norske-klesbutikker",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-11T10:16:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "E24 Norway",
    "slug": "e24-norway",
    "url": "https://e24.no/naeringsliv/i/2v1Eml/datainnbrudd-rammer-norske-klesbutikker"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nFront 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.\n\nThe 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.",
  "summary": "Kundeopplysninger og kjøpshistorikk kan være lekket.",
  "key_points": [
    "Norwegian clothing retailers Brando and Floyd targeted in data breach",
    "Hackers accessed system for 4 hours on November 5th",
    "Customer names and email addresses stolen, not credit card info"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The breach of a widely used point-of-sale supplier exposes a systemic vulnerability that places the personal data and gift card security of numerous boutique retailers at risk.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}