Ransomware group Dark Project hits Claire's Inc.
Claire's Inc. — a retail & e-commerce target operating in US has been listed by the Dark Project ransomware group on 2026-10-12. The information below reflects what the threat actor has publicly claimed on their leak site; the details have not been independently verified.
Incident Report
| Target Organization | Claire's Inc. |
|---|---|
| Threat Group | Dark Project |
| Summary | About Claire's Inc. Claire's Inc. is a jewelry and accessories retailer aimed at tweens and teens, known for its ear-piercing services and mall-based stores. The company has filed for bankruptcy twice and closed many locations in recent years. It now operates through remaining stores and partnerships with retailers such as Walmart and CVS. Claire's Inc. suffered a cyberattack that disrupted its operations and compromised customers and employees data. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-10-12 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-10-12 |
| Region | US |
| Target Domain | www.claires.com |
| Business Sector | Retail & E-Commerce |
| Severity | MEDIUM |
Claim by Dark Project
About Claire's Inc. Claire's Inc. is a jewelry and accessories retailer aimed at tweens and teens, known for its ear-piercing services and mall-based stores. The company has filed for bankruptcy twice and closed many locations in recent years. It now operates through remaining stores and partnerships with retailers such as Walmart and CVS. Claire's Inc. suffered a cyberattack that disrupted its operations and compromised customers and employees data.
Posted by the Dark Project threat actor on its public leak site. This is the group's own statement and has not been independently verified by HackerFeeds.
Sources
Victim website
www.claires.com
Leak post (onion / Tor)
http://darkprn3d3udnhpuxknsrhft3376lrz5tenhgkrxge5hxqe46pkbrwid.onion/article?slug=claires-inc
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