Overview
- The breach affected users of Rezeptwelt.de and related Thermomix recipe forums in multiple countries, including Germany, France, and Australia.
- Compromised data includes names, email addresses, birthdates, and physical addresses, but passwords and financial information were not accessed.
- Vorwerk confirmed the breach occurred between January 30 and February 3, 2025, due to a vulnerability in an external service provider's server.
- Screenshots indicate the stolen data is being offered for sale on a Darknet forum, with over one million German users reportedly affected.
- Vorwerk has resolved the issue, is notifying affected users, and advises caution against phishing attempts or suspicious emails.