{
  "id": 276928,
  "title": "Framework customer information was accessed as part of a data breach",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/framework-customer-information-was-accessed-as-part-of-a-data-breach",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-07T18:37:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Engadget",
    "slug": "engadget",
    "url": "https://www.engadget.com/2232708/framework-customer-information-was-accessed-as-part-of-a-data-breach/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Framework, a manufacturer of repairable and upgradeable computers, has informed all its customers that their data was compromised in a breach. The company disclosed via email on August 6 that names, login IPs, addresses, phone numbers and emails were accessed during the attack on business database provider Metabase. Payment information remained untouched in the incident. The email included Metabase's explanation about the attack, which was identified on August 3, and the measures taken to address it. Metabase revealed that an \"unknown (0-day) vulnerability\" was exploited, and has now patched the security flaw. The provider's findings and security recommendations are currently preliminary. Framework's security team has rotated credentials and confirmed no alterations in admin access or systems beyond Metabase. The company is also reviewing and enhancing its data storage methodology in external database vendors. This data breach arrives at a challenging time for Framework, which has been grappling with a memory shortage more than other firms. The company had initially announced price increases in January, followed by further hikes in March. Shortly after accepting preorders for the new Framework Laptop Pro, the company had to reduce RAM in some preorders due to escalating component costs and to offer full refunds to customers unwilling to pay the increased prices.",
  "summary": "Framework's customer database was accessed, but no payment info was released.",
  "key_points": [
    "Framework notified customers of data breach on August 6",
    "Attack exploited 0-day vulnerability in Metabase database",
    "Company rotating credentials and reviewing data storage methods"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "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."
}