Padlocks4Less

Profile narrative

Padlocks4Less is known by that alias and operated an online website where customers could make purchases. The website collected personal information such as names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses during transactions. Payment card data was also gathered as part of the purchase process. The organization facilitated e‑commerce transactions through this platform. Its primary activity involved processing customer orders and associated data.

On August 26, 2015, a security incident affecting the Padlocks4Less website was reported. The incident was described as a possible compromise of the website that put payment card data at risk. Frank J. Martin Company notified an undisclosed number of individuals who had made purchases on the site. The notification informed recipients that their personal information, including names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and payment card details, may have been accessed without authorization. Following the discovery, the website was taken down and additional security measures were implemented.

An FBI investigation into the breach was initiated and remained ongoing at the time of reporting. It was not determined how the data was accessed or by whom. All potentially affected individuals were being notified as part of the response effort. The incident was covered by SC Magazine, which provided a link to the original article. No further details about the organization's size, ownership, or market scope are available in the supplied sources.

Incidents

1 incident linked to this organisation.