Amazon has confirmed a data breach involving employee information, which was compromised due to a security incident at a third-party vendor. This breach is linked to the MOVEit vulnerability, a known issue that has affected several organizations. The breach exposed employee contact details, such as names and email addresses, but did not include sensitive information like Social Security numbers or financial data , .

Amazon has stated that their own systems, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), remain secure and were not directly compromised. The company is working with the vendor to address the vulnerability and prevent future incidents .

The breach has reportedly exposed over 2.8 million lines of employee data, although the exact number of affected employees is unclear. The data was leaked on a hacking forum, raising concerns about the potential misuse of the exposed information , .

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges in cybersecurity, especially concerning third-party vendors, and underscores the importance of robust security measures to protect sensitive information.