May 13, 2024 at 03:45PM
Christie’s website is currently offline due to a technology security issue, suspected to be a cyberattack. Despite no reported customer data theft, the main site remains inaccessible. The auction house confirmed that its upcoming art sale will proceed through in-person and phone bidding, but not online. This comes after a previous privacy oversight and amidst a rise in cybercriminal activity affecting organizations worldwide.
From the meeting notes, the key takeaways are:
– Christie’s website has been offline due to a technology security issue since Thursday, with the temporary site in place and no customer data thought to be stolen.
– The art mega-sale will proceed as planned this Tuesday, but with bidding in person and by phone, not online.
– This security incident follows a previous privacy oversight by Christie’s website, which inadvertently leaked location data of high-end art owners last year.
– The broader context indicates cybercriminals are continuing their assault on organizations globally, with recent incidents affecting various targets, and discussions on the need for technology makers to be held accountable for product security.
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