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The French luxury conglomerate, Kering, recently confirmed a data breach affecting millions of customers. As a Paris-based luxury group, it has a portfolio of houses in fashion and jewelry. Some of its stable brands include Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, and Gucci. The cybercriminal group, ShinyHunters, claimed responsibility for the attack. Unlike traditional ransomware groups, which would encrypt the data, they usually monetize by extortion to sell the information on secret forums.

Established in 1939, the Fairmont Federal Credit Union has set itself apart as a non-profit financial company rooted in West Virginia. For over eighty years, the organization has operated to provide accessible financial services and education programs to its membership. The company emphasizes community support and personalized service rather than profit-making. Fairmont Federal Credit has nine branches across the state of West Virginia.

As one of the most prestigious Ivy League institutions, Columbia University has centered on offering transformative educational experiences combining liberal arts training with the resources of a world-class research university. Its goal is to prepare students to become civic-minded leaders and lifelong learners. It was established in 1754 as King’s College following a royal charter under King George II, which made it the fifth-oldest institution of higher learning in the United States.

Initially established in 1968, TransUnion was set up as a holding company for the Union Tank Car organization. It entered the credit reporting industry in 1969, following an acquisition of the Cook County Credit Bureau. Over time, TransUnion developed from solely credit reporting to information and insights on a global scale. The official mission of the company is to help people globally access capital and services, thereby emphasizing its role as a consumer advocate.