Updated 31st July: In the news today that the original estimate of 1.2 million is nearer to 10 million for the data breach
"Dixons Carphone has said a huge data
breach that took place last year involved 10 million customers, up from
its original estimate of 1.2 million.
The Carphone Warehouse and Currys PC World owner has been investigating the hack since it was discovered in June.
It said personal information, names, addresses and email addresses may have been accessed last year.
However, no bank details were taken and it had found no evidence that fraud had resulted from the breach."
Anyone concerned they could be at risk of fraud should consider changing
their online passwords, monitor bank and other online accounts and be
wary of emails regarding the breach as scammers may try and take
advantage of it.
"Dixons Carphone has said a huge data breach that took place last year involved 10 million customers, up from its original estimate of 1.2 million.
The Carphone Warehouse and Currys PC World owner has been investigating the hack since it was discovered in June.
It said personal information, names, addresses and email addresses may have been accessed last year.
However, no bank details were taken and it had found no evidence that fraud had resulted from the breach."
Anyone concerned they could be at risk of fraud should consider changing their online passwords, monitor bank and other online accounts and be wary of emails regarding the breach as scammers may try and take advantage of it.
More info on the BBC