A data leak affecting 3.3 million users of the popular Thermomix kitchen appliance has been confirmed by manufacturer Vorwerk. The leak, which exposed personal information including email addresses, home addresses, and birth dates, originated from a security vulnerability in a third-party service provider.
The data was reportedly offered for sale on the dark web, raising concerns about potential misuse by cybercriminals. While Vorwerk has assured users that passwords and account details were not compromised, the leak highlights the growing vulnerability of online services to data breaches.
The company has apologized for the incident and is working to inform affected users and cooperate with authorities. Users are advised to be cautious of suspicious emails and links and to take steps to secure their online accounts.