Brooks Brothers · Legal & Risk

Multiple Data Breaches and Security Incidents

StableLast updated: 14 May 2017

Retail Brands summary

Brooks Brothers has experienced multiple data breaches, including an 11-month breach in 2017 affecting payment systems and a more recent W-2 information exposure via its parent company, Catalyst Brands, highlighting ongoing cybersecurity risks.

Key facts

Brand

Brooks Brothers

Signal category

Legal & Risk

Current status

Stable

Importance

High

Scope

Global

Sources

2 (Retail Dive and more)

Last updated

14 May 2017

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