Hairdresser chain Peter Mark confirmed a cyber attack that compromised internal human resources data, as announced in a statement on Thursday. The group assured customers that the attack did not impact the customer payments system or salon operations.
However, Peter Mark is collaborating with the National Cyber Security Centre and local law enforcement to assess the extent and nature of the breach. The initial investigation suggests that some human resources data has been compromised, and the company is working to determine the full scope of the breach. While there is no evidence of personal data leaking on the dark web, Peter Mark is actively monitoring the situation.
The Peter Mark group, with revenues exceeding €33 million in 2021, reported that an unauthorized third party gained access to specific information stored on its internal office IT system. The company promptly detected the issue and implemented measures to intercept and manage it. Specialized services have been engaged to assist in the investigation and resolution of the incident.
Peter Mark has urged customers to avoid disclosing personal data in response to unsolicited calls or communications claiming to be from Peter Mark salons. The company emphasized that it never requests card details when customers make appointments, either by phone or through the online booking system. Further updates on the situation will be provided to relevant authorities and affected individuals in compliance with data protection obligations.
