Westfield Hamburg Shopping Center Hit by Data Breach

Hamburg’s Westfield Center in Hafencity has been targeted in a cyberattack, resulting in the theft of customer data. The shopping center operator confirmed the breach and is notifying affected individuals.

Details of the Data Breach

Hundreds of customers received an email on Monday night informing them of “unauthorized access to one of our databases.” The compromised data includes names, email addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, and license plate numbers of loyalty program members and newsletter subscribers.

What Westfield is Telling Customers

In an email to those affected, Westfield advised caution regarding unsolicited communications, particularly those requesting payment information or passwords. The company stated that account numbers, credit card numbers, and passwords were not affected by the data breach.

Limited Information from the Operator

When questioned by NDR, the operator of the Westfield Center only confirmed that a computer system had been the target of an attack. Further details regarding the nature of the attack and the extent of the damage have not been released.

Precautionary Measures

Westfield recommends that affected customers remain vigilant and cautious of any suspicious contact. Individuals should be wary of phishing attempts and avoid sharing personal or financial information in response to unsolicited requests.

This story was originally reported by NDR 90.3 on March 9, 2026.