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Is your personal info safe after the Sportdeal24 shop hack in February 2026?
Critical Update: Sportdeal24 Security Incident
A significant security breach has affected the online retailer Sportdeal24. This incident occurred earlier this month. We confirmed the details after a reader alerted us on February 24, 2026. You need to understand the risks if you have shopped there recently. Unauthorized actors accessed the shop’s database between February 5, 2026, and February 12, 2026.
The retailer identified the intrusion on February 12. They blocked the access immediately using technical measures. However, the attackers had already exported the customer database table by that time. This event constitutes a GDPR incident under Article 34. The provider is currently notifying affected customers.
Data Exposure Details
The breach compromises specific personal information. The provider assumes third parties now possess this data. You should check if you provided the following details to the shop:
- First Name: Stored in plain text.
- Last Name: Stored in encrypted form.
- Address Data: Street names are encrypted, but house numbers, postal codes, and cities are exposed.
- Contact Info: Email addresses and telephone numbers are compromised.
- VAT ID: Exposed if you provided it.
Payment data remains secure. The incident did not affect credit card numbers or bank details.
Understanding Your Risks
The primary danger you face now is targeted phishing. Criminals possess your email address and know you shopped at Sportdeal24. They might send convincing emails that look like official notices. You must scrutinize every message you receive.
Fraudulent calls are also a risk. Scammers may use your phone number to attempt identity theft. The provider also warned about potential account takeovers. This risk applies specifically to older accounts where security might be weaker.
Recommended Actions
You must remain vigilant. Do not click links in suspicious emails. Verify the sender of any message claiming to be from a delivery service or shop.
We recommend you change your password if you use the same credentials on other sites. Even though the shop encrypted some data, changing your access keys is a smart precaution. If you have questions, the retailer has appointed Robin Data GmbH as their external data protection officer. You can reach them directly at the contact details provided in the official notification.