In the latest cybersecurity news, Lacoste — a company operating in the FR — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group lapsus$. This data breach, discovered on 2026-03-01 10:21:40.200226, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2025.
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Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Lacoste |
| Threat Group | lapsus$ |
| Summary | [AI generated] Lacoste is a high-end French clothing company founded in 1933 by tennis player René Lacoste and André Gillier. The company is renowned for its iconic green crocodile logo. They primarily produce clothing, footwear, sportswear, eyewear, leather goods, and perfumes. Its polo shirts are particularly popular. Lacoste products are sold internationally at various department stores, shopping malls, and standalone boutiques. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-03-01 10:21:36.911340 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-03-01 10:21:40.200226 |
| Region | FR |
| Target Domain | None |
| Business Sector | Consumer Services |
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