BIGCOMMERCE WARNS OF DATA BREACH VIA RIBON APPS

The ecommerce platform notified affected merchants after third-party Ribon applications were compromised. Attackers leveraged the credentials to deploy malicious code across storefronts, potentially exposing customer data and enabling unauthorized transactions. Ribon apps integrate with BigCommerce to handle various merchant functions. The breach highlights risks associated with third-party integrations in ecommerce ecosystems. BigCommerce has not disclosed the number of compromised merchants or specific data accessed. The company recommends merchants review account activity, change credentials, and audit installed apps for unauthorized modifications. Merchants using Ribon applications should immediately check for suspicious scripts and monitor for fraudulent activity. BigCommerce continues investigating the incident and coordinating with affected parties.