Tommie Copper, Inc. suffered a data breach due to malware infiltrating its website, enabling unauthorized access to customer payment information over two distinct periods: November 10, 2017, to January 5, 2018, and January 21 to January 22, 2018. The breach exposed sensitive data of approximately 2,078 California residents, including customer names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and credit/debit card details. The compromised payment information poses risks of financial fraud and identity theft. Notifications to affected individuals were initiated on July 11, 2018, months after the breach was contained. The incident highlights vulnerabilities in the company’s web security, particularly in safeguarding transactional data from cyber threats like malware-based attacks.

The California Attorney General reported that Tommie Copper Inc. experienced a data breach involving unauthorized access to payment card information from April 25, 2017, to August 29, 2017. Approximately 3,813 California residents were affected, with compromised data including names, billing addresses, credit card numbers, expiration dates, and CVV numbers. The breach was confirmed on August 24, 2017, after malware was detected on the company's website.