Core Viewpoint - Kering Group, the parent company of luxury brands such as Gucci and Balenciaga, has experienced a data breach affecting customer information, with the hacker group ShinyHunters claiming to have stolen 7.4 million records associated with email addresses [1][3]. Group 1: Data Breach Details - The data breach began in June, with unauthorized access to Kering's systems, resulting in the exposure of customer names, email addresses, phone numbers, and addresses, but not credit card or bank account information [3]. - Kering has reported the incident to affected customers and relevant authorities, enhancing IT security measures in response [3]. Group 2: Financial Performance - Kering's revenue for the first half of 2025 was €7.587 billion, a 16% decrease year-over-year, with net profit dropping 46% to €474 million [4]. - The company closed 24 stores in the first half of the year, including 18 Gucci locations, with a total of 1,789 stores globally as of June 30 [4]. Group 3: Industry Context - Multiple luxury brands have faced similar data breaches this year, including Dior, Cartier, and Louis Vuitton, indicating a growing trend of cyberattacks targeting the luxury sector [5][6][8]. - The breaches have involved various types of customer data, but typically do not include sensitive financial information [7][8].