Adidas Discloses Breach After Vendor Cyberattack

Adidas AG, the German sportswear company, has disclosed a data breach following a cyberattack on one of its customer service providers. The incident resulted in unauthorized access to customer data, though the company did not specify the number of affected individuals or the type of information compromised.

The breach was linked to a third-party service provider, which was targeted by attackers. Adidas confirmed that some data of its customers was accessed during the intrusion. The company has not indicated whether financial information or passwords were exposed.

Adidas stated it is working closely with the compromised service provider to investigate the breach and assess its impact. The company also emphasized that it is taking steps to reinforce its data protection measures and prevent future incidents.

The incident underscores ongoing cybersecurity challenges faced by global brands, particularly when relying on third-party vendors for customer engagement and support services. Adidas has not disclosed when the breach occurred.