Fairphone customers worldwide were left stunned this week by unexpected confirmation emails that appeared to reference purchases made years ago. The email was received from an authentic address and had correct personal data. This raised concerns about the potential data breach. However, the tech giant has now issued a statement denying any data breach or hack.
Fairphone addresses confirmation order emails and calms data breach fears
Users on the community forums said the confirmation messages for old Fairphone orders are suddenly being resent without warning. They added that the purchase details, names, and addresses were accurate. However, the sender address had changed, and links inside the messages pointed to unfamiliar test-style URLs. This confusion led many users to suspect a potential data breach or a compromise involving the data of Fairphone customers.
Due to the rumor, many buyers worried that their stored order history and contact details had been exposed. The unusual confirmation order emails also arrived from a different mailing domain, which further added to the suspicion. Several users contacted support teams directly. However, Fairphone has now issued an official confirmation that the unusual emails were most likely caused by a technical malfunction involving a third-party service provider. The company has denied rumors of unauthorized access to customer inboxes or any data breach.
The company assures its users that their data is safe and protected
As per the official statement, Fairphone‘s email partner Bloomreach triggered the confirmation order emails unintentionally. The company emphasized that the issue did not appear to involve a data breach and said an investigation is still ongoing to confirm the root cause. The firm reassured customers that systems remain secure and monitoring has been increased temporarily during the review period.
The official confirmation from the smartphone brand has relieved users across the world. However, some users remain cautious until the review is complete. For now, users are advised not to click or share any personal data with unofficial sources. They should also avoid opening email attachments or files.
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