Hot Topic, Inc.
- Aliases / services
- Hot Topic / ホットトピック / Hot Topic, Inc.
- Official website
- https://www.hottopic.com/
Sources identifying the operating company
Each response applies only to its stated service scope. “Not listed” does not mean unpatched or unaffected.
Response status by service
online shopping accounts
- Response status
- Not listed
- Response information checked
- 2026-10-30
Current re-audit: Related incident verified; PHP connection not stated · Research date: 2026-10-30
Automated logins using externally obtained credentials occurred on November 18–19 and 25, 2023. The company could not determine which logins were unauthorized and found no evidence of information compromise; this was a precautionary notice.
Scope: A PHP connection and response to the current PHP vulnerabilities are not listed.
What users should do
Use a strong unique password and review statements and credit reports. Potentially accessible data included contacts and order history; payment-card data was limited to the last four digits.
Official service URL
Source URLs
- Official operator evidencehttps://oag.ca.gov/ecrime/databreach/reports/sb24-583177Service and operation documentation
- Official incident notice and guidancehttps://oag.ca.gov/system/files/Hot%20Topic%20Notice%20of%20Data%20Breach.pdfService and operation documentation
Related official sources
- Official operator evidenceOfficial information directoryIdentifies Hot Topic, Inc. and the relevant scope.
- Official incident notice and guidanceOfficial notice; link to this PHP incident unconfirmedConfirms incident scope and guidance for affected people.
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