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Who Gives A Crap hit by data breach affecting Australian customers

Names, emails, phone numbers and spending data were accessed through a US marketing software provider.

An unauthorized person accessed customer data held by a US marketing software company. The breach happened between October 30 and November 1.

Names, emails, phone numbers, mailing addresses, and spending data were exposed. Payment details, passwords, and order information were not compromised.

The company found no evidence of misuse. Who Gives A Crap serves customers in Australia, the UK, and the US.

The company cut off the software provider and changed access codes.

October 30 to November 1
Breach window
Australia, UK, US (not Canada)
Countries affected
Simon Griffiths
CEO

Why it mattersIf your personal details were accessed, scammers could use them to target you with phishing emails or calls impersonating Who Gives A Crap.

AustraliaAustralian customers should watch for suspicious emails, texts, and calls claiming to be from Who Gives A Crap, and stay alert to unexpected mail.

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