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Are You Safe From The Terrible Kirstein And AsGoodAsNew Data Breaches?
Recent Store Break-Ins
Bad people broke into the computers of three big companies. These companies are Kirstein, AsGoodAsNew, and LexisNexis. You need to know what happened to keep your personal details safe.
The Kirstein Event
Kirstein sells music gear. On February 27, 2026, someone found a weak spot in their website. The shop workers turned off the site very fast to stop them.
The intruders saw some customer emails. They saw passwords, but the passwords were locked in code. They did not see money or payment details. Kirstein changed all passwords to protect you.
Steps to take:
- Go to the real Kirstein website.
- Do not click links in emails.
- Click “Forgot password” to make a new safe password.
The AsGoodAsNew Event
AsGoodAsNew sells used phones and computers. On March 1, 2026, thieves used a hidden flaw in a payment tool to break into the site.
The thieves took names, home addresses, and emails. They took order lists and locked passwords. The shop told the privacy police and blocked all old passwords.
Steps to take:
- Go to the shop and create a new password.
- Change your password on other sites if you reuse them.
- Watch out for fake emails asking for money.
The LexisNexis Event
LexisNexis helps businesses find information. A hacker group named Fulcrumsec broke into some of their older computer servers.
They took old data saved before the year 2020. This data includes names, business contacts, and help tickets. The company knows about the break-in and is working on the problem.