"Dell Says Customer Names, Addresses Stolen in Database Breach"

Dell Technologies has recently sent notices to millions of customers warning that data, including full names and physical addresses, was stolen during a security incident. Dell Technologies did not provide details on the breach beyond a brief statement mentioning an incident involving a Dell portal, which contains a database with limited types of customer information. The notice sent to customers said the hacked database contained very basic customer data related to purchases from Dell. Dell said an investigation has confirmed that data accessed include customer names, physical mailing addresses, and information on Dell hardware and order information. The stolen data also included order service tags, item descriptions, dates of orders, and customer warranty information. The company noted that the information involved does not include financial or payment information, email addresses, or telephone numbers.

SecurityWeek reports: "Dell Says Customer Names, Addresses Stolen in Database Breach"